16 days
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS)
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Measures androsterone, a metabolite of testosterone and DHT. Useful in evaluating androgen metabolism and adrenal disorders.
Serum (preferred) or EDTA Plasma
1 mL
Red-top tube (Do not use gel-barrier tube.) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
16 days
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS)
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Contact Technical Support
Measures androsterone, a metabolite of testosterone and DHT. Useful in evaluating androgen metabolism and adrenal disorders.
Serum (preferred) or EDTA Plasma
1 mL
Red-top tube (Do not use gel-barrier tube.) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |