Pregnenolone, LC/MS : 31493

Test Code
PREGQ or 31493


CPT Codes
84140

Instructions
Plain red.


Transport Container
Centrifuge plain red and aliquot 0.5 mL (Min: 0.2 mL) serum into a standard transport tube. Refrigerate immediately.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. If not transported to lab within 72 hours, send frozen.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: (-20 degrees) 14 days, (-70 degrees) 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis,Serum separator tube (SST).


Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Friday


Report Available
1-4 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Limitations
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.


Reference Range
Effective 5-22-2017
Adults       22-237 ng/dL 
  
Pediatric  
1 Day-59 Days        68-1303 ng/dL 
60 Days-1 Year       less than or equal to 219 ng/dL 
2-6 Years               less than or equal to 140 ng/dL 
7-9 Years               less than or equal to 156 ng/dL
10-12 Years           15-220 ng/dL 
13-17 Years           l2-196 ng/dL 


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics



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