3a-Androstanediol Glucuronide, ELISA

Message

Order as PESOT/QNI FLEXI
Requires Med. Dir/Pathologist approval

Test Code

92208

Alias/See Also

Androstanediol Glucuronide, Quant
QNI Test code 92208

CPT Codes
82154

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Patient Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen -20° C: 60 days
Frozen -70° C: 6 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Moderately icteric

Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 1 day a week.

Report Available

Report available: 7-14 days

Reference Range

Age	Males (ng/dL)	Females (ng/dL)
<18 Years	Not established	Not established
≥18 Years	425-3230	77-940

Clinical Significance

Measurement of 3a-androstanediol glucuronide (3ADG) is used in patients with hirsutism of either the idiopathic type or secondary to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.