Hirsutism Evaluation Panel
Test Mnemonic
HIRSUT
CPT Codes
- 82157 - QTY (1)
- 84403 - QTY (1)
- 82627 - QTY (1)
- 84270 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Androstenedione
- DHEA-S
- SHBG
- Testosterone
Includes
- Testosterone
- Testosterone, Free
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
- Androstenedione
- Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Collect between 6-10 a.m. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen | Collect between 6-10 a.m. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 2 months |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) | |
| Electro Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA) | |
| Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
Special Info
Collect between 6-10 a.m. Hemolyzed specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Aids in the detection and subclassification of hyperandrogenism. Most useful in women and children with moderate/severe hirsutism of any degree when it is sudden in onset or rapidly progressive.