3a-Androstanediol Glucuronide, ELISA

Test Code
92208


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


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




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.