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Epic EAP: LAB518
Epic Description: ANDROSTENEDIONE
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | EDTA Lavender, Sodium heparin, No gel, or Sodium lithium, No gel | 6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 2 years
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Transport at room temperature or refrigerated.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 17182
Assay Frequency
Sunday - Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
2-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial. Store at room temperature or refrigerated.
CPT Code Information
82157