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HelpTest Code PDHE6 / 500156-EX DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE (DHEA), PEDIATRIC
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | PDH36 |
| EPIC | LAB10116 |
| Esoterix | 500156 |
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
Method Name
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
Reference Values
Age Range (ng/dL)
Premature (26 - 31w) 82 - 1484
Premature (32 - 35w) 56 - 1853
Full-term (2 - 7d) 41 - 1292
8d - 5m <948
6 - 12m <136
1 - 5y <68
6 - 7y <111
8 - 10y <186
11 - 12y <202
13 - 14y <319
15 - 16y 39 - 481
17 - 19y 40 - 491
20 - 49y 31 - 701
≥50y 21 - 402
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Thursday
Report Available
6-12 Days
Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST)) – 0.3 mL does not allow for repeat testing
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot within 45 minutes of draw and send frozen.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 94 Days
Refrigerated: 12 Days
Room Temp: 14 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82626 | Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), Quantitative |
Performing Laboratory Location
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
LOINC Code Information
2193-1
Clinical Significance
This test should be ordered ONLY by a pediatric endocrinology specialist or as a result of consultation with a pediatric endocrinology specialist. For all other patients, please order “DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE (DHEA), SERUM” test code “DHEAA”.
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube