PREGNENOLONE, LC-MS/MS | |
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Test Code: 325 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: Pregnenolone | Method: LC-MS/MS |
Collection Notes: Avoid hemolyzed, grossly lipemic or icteric specimens. Please collect a designated SST tube for this test. The SST tube for this test code cannot be shared with other testing. | |
Clinical Utility: Testing for Pregnenolone is typically used to diagnose adrenal gland conditions such as Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) and 3-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency. | |
CPT Code: 84140 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 3 Days Refrigerated 30 Days Frozen 1 Year |