CAH Panel 9 (3Beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Deficiency)

Test Code

15280

CPT Codes
84143, 83498, 82626, 82157, 82533

Includes

17-Hydroxyprogesterone
Androstenedione
17-Hydroxypregnenolone
DHEA, (Dehydroepiandrosterone), Unconjugated
Cortisol, Total, LC/MS

Preferred Specimen

3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Patient Preparation
An early morning specimen is preferred.

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Specify time of day specimen was collected. Specify age and sex on test request form.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 28 days

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

Received room temperature • Serum separator tube • Gross hemolysis • Plasma

Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Set up and Report available: Varies with assay

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Total cortisol concentrations are decreased in Addison's disease and increased in Cushing's disease and in other conditions of glucocorticoid excess.

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.