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3a-Androstanediol Glucuronide, ELISA
Test Code92208
CPT Codes
82154
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen -20° C: 60 days
Frozen -70° C: 6 months
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
Tues
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-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |