CAH PROFILE 6

Test Code
500175


CPT Codes
82157; 82533; 82626; 82633; 82634; 83498; 84143; 84144; 84403

Includes
"17-a-hydroxyprogesterone; androstenedione, serum; cortisol, serum, LCMS; dehydroepiandrosterone, serum; deoxycorticosterone (DOC), serum; 11-desoxycortisol; 17-OH pregnenolone, serum, MS; progesterone, serum; specific compound S; testosterone, serum (tot


Preferred Specimen
serum 3.5 mL


Minimum Volume
"2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
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Instructions
"Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
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Transport Container
"Red-top tube only. Do not use gel-barrier tube
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Transport Temperature
frozen


Specimen Stability
Freeze. Stable at room temperature for four hours or refrigerated for one day. Stable for 90 days frozen


Methodology
"See individual assays. "



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.