Hirsutism Test Group I (Endocrine Sciences)
Test Includes
Dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEA-S), serum; free testosterone percentage (equilibrium dialysis); free testosterone, serum; sex hormone-binding globulin; testosterone, serum (total); testosterone, total and free
Expected Turnaround Time
7 - 8 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum, frozen
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube
Collection
Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Freeze. Stable at room temperature for one day or refrigerated for one day. Stable for 200 days frozen.
Test Details
Methodology
See individual assays.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500066 | Hirsutism Test Group I | 503630 | DHEA-Sulfate, LCMS | ug/dL | 2191-5 | |
| 500066 | Hirsutism Test Group I | 500160 | Testosterone, Total | ng/dL | 2986-8 | |
| 500066 | Hirsutism Test Group I | 500727 | % Free Testosterone (Dialysis) | % | 15432-8 | |
| 500066 | Hirsutism Test Group I | 500728 | Free Testosterone, Serum | pg/mL | 2991-8 | |
| 500066 | Hirsutism Test Group I | 500433 | Sex Hormone Binding Globulin | nmol/L | 13967-5 |