Test Code LAB524 Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Serum
Additional Codes
SQ : DHEASI
COLLECTION
Green No Gel (Lithium Heparin) PREFERRED
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube) PREFERRED
Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
LAV (EDTA plasma)
Collection Information:
One 6 mL Red Top or SST. (Min: 4 mL SST).
Sample Volume Requirements:
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.2 mL
Remarks:
Separate serum from cells ASAP after collection.
STABILITY
Refrigerated Stability:
2 days
Frozen Stability:
2 months
PERFORMING LAB
Performed:
Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p
Analytical Time:
Same day
Testing Laboratory:
Pathology Laboratory
Laboratory Section:
Core Laboratory
CPT Code
82627