PREGNENOLONE, 17 OH
| Synonyms: | 17-Hydroxypregnenolone; 17 OH Pregnenolone; 17 Hydroxypregnenolone |
| Computer Code: | (R17PG) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red, gold or lavender top tube). Serum preferred. |
| Minimum Volume: | Adults: 1 mL Pediatrics: 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Adults: Min 0.3 mL serum/plasma. Peds: Min 0.1 mL serum/plasma. Serum/plasma must be frozen within 6 hours of collection. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 84143 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |