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Androstenedione LCMS

Test Code
004705


Alias/See Also
4-androstenedione; Delta(4)-Androstene,3,17-dione


CPT Codes
82157

Preferred Specimen
Serum OR plasma


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)


Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube.


Transport Container
Red-top tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER TUBE. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the steroid by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in androstenedione l


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; lipemia; gel-barrier tube


Methodology
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Setup Schedule
Monday-Friday - 1st shift




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