Test Code FAGES Androstanediol Glucuronide (Endocrine Sciences)
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred) 6 days/Ambient 6 days/Frozen 3 years
CMH COLLECTION: 2mL blood in a vacutainer Preferred: Red gel Acceptable: Red
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL, Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 6 days |
| Ambient | 6 days | |
| Frozen | ||
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated by the processing and performing laboratories for test suitability.Day(s) Performed
Monday
Report Available
10 to 19 daysReporting Name
Androstanediol Gluc, Endo SciReference Values
Prepubertal children: Not established
Adults:
Males: 112-1046 ng/dL
Females: 11-249 ng/dL
Occasionally, normal females with no evidence of hirsutism may have levels well beyond the normal range.
Method Name
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix EndocrinologyCPT Code Information
82154