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J892 : Dihydrotestosterone

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
DHT
Methodology:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Clinical Utility:
Monitoring patients taking 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and screening patients for 5-alpha-reductase deficiency.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
J892-1
Turnaround Time:
5 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
2 mL Red Top
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Red Top 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
RED: Fill tube, label with patient name
Alternative Specimen:
SST Tube, Aliquot Tube-Serum, Microtainer - Pediatric Red, Microtainer - Pediatric SST, Aliquot Serum- Red Top

Billing:

CPT Codes:
82642 x 1

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