DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE (Esoterix)
| Synonyms: | Androstaner-3-one; DHT; Hydroxy-5a (Alpha) |
| Computer Code: | (RDHYTE) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (red, gold, lavender or sodium heparin green top tube). Send immediately to special chemistry. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Serum: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze. Min 0.5 mL serum. Plasma: centrifuge, remove plasma, freeze. Min 0.5 mL plasma. Serum or plasma must be removed from cells within 1 hour of collection. |
| Reference Values: | See Reference Laboratory Report |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 80327 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |