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Clinical System Name
CAH Panel, Treatment
Synonyms
CAH Panel, Treatment Post Stim
17-Hydroxyprogesterone (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Treatment Panel)
Androstenedione (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Treatment Panel)
Testosterone (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Treatment Panel)
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.5 mL
Note: Draw blood between 6 - 10 am, deliver to Main Lab immediately. Testosterone levels are at their peak during this time. If the draw happens outside of this window, the test can still be performed, however, results will be issued wiht a disclaimer.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Place sample in the CPA freezer send-outs rack. Profile includes: Androstenedione, 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, and Testosterone.
Off-site collection: Spin and ship refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or plasma | Room temp |
24 h |
| Refrigerated | 1 w | |
| Frozen |
6 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 1 - 4 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82157, 83498, 84403
Methodology
Method: Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Analytical Volume: 0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference values provided with patient report.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Treatment Panel |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |