CONGENITAL ADRENAL HYPERPLASIA (CAH), 3B-HSD DEFICIENCY SCREEN, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
SoftID	CAH4
EPIC	LAB10199
Esoterix	501023

Performing Laboratory

Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)

Useful For

Screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia in pediatric patients, particularly as a 3B-HSD screen

Method Name

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Report Available

3-6 Days

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Red Top Tube

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1.5 mL (Red Top Tube) – Minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing.

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.8 mL (Red Top Tube)

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send frozen within 45 minutes of collection.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 90 Days

Refrigerated: 1 Day

Room Temp: 4 Hours

Add On Capable

Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82157	Androstenedione, Qantitative
82533	Cortisol, Total, Quantitative
82626	Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Quantitative
83498	Hydroxyprogesterone (17-d), Quantitative
84143	17-Hydroxypregnenolone, Quantitative

Performing Laboratory Location