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Androsterone

Order Code
504005
CPT
82160
Test Details
TAT

16 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures androsterone, a metabolite of testosterone and DHT. Useful in evaluating androgen metabolism and adrenal disorders.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or EDTA Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube (Do not use gel-barrier tube.) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 7 days
Order Code
504005
CPT
82160
Test Details
TAT

16 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures androsterone, a metabolite of testosterone and DHT. Useful in evaluating androgen metabolism and adrenal disorders.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or EDTA Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube (Do not use gel-barrier tube.) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 7 days