Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

Message
LabCorp


Test Code
500142


Alias/See Also
"Androstaner-3-one
DHT
Hydroxy-5a"


CPT Codes
82651

Preferred Specimen
"Serum (preferred) or plasma, frozen
"


Minimum Volume
"0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
"


Other Acceptable Specimens
"Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube


"


Transport Temperature
"Freeze
"


Specimen Stability
"Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 19 months
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x6
"


Methodology
"High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with tandem mass spectrometry "



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.