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17-Hydroxyprogesterone |
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ng/dL |
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Androstenedione |
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ng/dL |
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Cortisol |
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mcg/dL |
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| PRIMARY |
| 1 |
Serum |
0.5 (0.25) mL
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Frozen - 30 Day(s)/Refrigerated - 7 Day(s)/Room Temperature - 72 Hour(s) |
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| ALTERNATE |
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This panel is of value of pediatric patients to differentiate between CAH (21 hydroxylase deficiency) and acute stress due to other causes.
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Collect specimen in a non additive red top tube; spin down
immediately and pour off into a 13x75 plastic transport tube.
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| Setup Schedule |
| Sunday, Tuesday |
| Reported (Analytical Time) |
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4-9 days
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CPT Codes
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83498,82157,82533
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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| Notes |
Specimen Requirements:
0.5 mL (0.25 mL minimum) serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Methodology: Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
REJECT CRITERIA: SST tubes; Gross hemolysis; Moderate hemolysis; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
-70 Degrees: Not Established |
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