Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Pregnenolone
Specimen
Specimen Type
Avoid gel separator tubesSerum
Volume
Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Place sample on ice after collection and feeze separated serum as soon as possible. Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| Unacceptable | 72 hours | 14 days |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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Pregnenoloneng/dLAdult: 22 - 237
Pediatric:
1 - 59 d: 68 - 1303
60 days - 1 y: ≤219
2 - 6 y: ≤140
7 - 9 y: ≤156
10 - 12 y: 15 - 220
13 - 17 y: 12 - 196
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30