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Steroid Panel, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Test Code90424
CPT Codes
84403, 84402, 82626, 82157
Includes
Testosterone, Total, LC/MS/MS
Testosterone, Free
DHEA, Unconjugated
Androstenedione
Testosterone, Free
DHEA, Unconjugated
Androstenedione
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Instructions
Collect specimen in a non additive red-top tube; spin down immediately and pour off into a 13x75 plastic transport tube.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Serum separator tube (SST) • Plasma
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry • Equilibrium Dialysis
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues; Report available: 5-10 days
Reference Range
See individual tests
Clinical Significance
This panel measures both the primary (free and total Testosterone) and secondary (Androstenedione and DHEA) androgens associated with PCOS; it is useful for diagnosis and management.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |