Androsterone
Use
Androsterone is a major metabolite of testosterone and androstenedione along with the enantiomer etiocholanolone. Androsterone is also part of the "backdoor pathway" from allopregnanolone to dihydrotestosterone, which has importance in certain disease states. Androsterone is one of a few steroids with neutral activity that interact with γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors.
Special Instructions
This test is not the same as Androstenedione. (See tests 004705 and 500152.)
Limitations
Results of this test are for investigational purposes only. The performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by LabCorp. The result should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 1856-4
- 1856-4
Result Turnaround Time
8-12 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
Red-top tube (Do not use gel-barrier tube.)
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma immediately. Freeze. Send serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube
Storage Instructions
Freeze
Causes for Rejection
Sample received thawed; gross hemolysis
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 9 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |