| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
4620
Pregnenolone, Plasma or Serum
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 2-7 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation : The patient need not be fasting.
Collect: Red-top tube OR Green-top (heparin) tube - 0.5 ml serum or plasma Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma in a Standard Transport Tubes and freeze immediately.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN.
Additional specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Unacceptable Conditions: Refrigerated or room temperature specimens, Whole blood.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code 512S for specimen requirements.*
Performing Laboratory
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 84140 |