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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Test Includes
Androstenedione; dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-sulfate); testosterone, total
Special Instructions
This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
Expected Turnaround Time
4 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the steroid by the gel.
Collection
Transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x2 |
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; lipemia; gel-barrier tube
Test Details
Methodology
See individual tests.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 048462 | Hirsutism Profile | 004227 | Testosterone | ng/dL | 2986-8 | |
| 048462 | Hirsutism Profile | 004699 | DHEA-Sulfate | ug/dL | 2191-5 | |
| 048462 | Hirsutism Profile | 004706 | Androstenedione LCMS | ng/dL | 1854-9 |
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