Investigation Name:Androstenedione

Alias or Abbreviation:D4

Accreditation:UKAS ISO15189:2022 Accredited test: On scope

Pathology Laboratory:Mass Spec Laboratory

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Part of Profile:Yes

Tests in Profile:17-OHP, Androstenedione, Female Testosterone, DHEAS

Units:nmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:Adult: 1mL
Infant 0.5mL

Expected Turnaround Time:10 working days from receipt of sample.

Test Code:RFAP/RMAP

Sample Type:

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Lithium Heparin or SST (gold top) acceptable. If Lithium heparin: spin down and separate into Z5. CAT accepted

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Storage Requirements:+ 4°C for 14 days
Samples frozen at -20°C are also suitable for analysis.

Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, 1st class post.
Sandwell Health Campus,
Specialist Chemistry,
Pathology Department,
Lyndon, B71 4HJ

NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes

EQA Scheme:NEQAS

Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.bcpsspecialistchemistryenquiries@nhs.net

Site Sample Tested:Sandwell Health Campus

Cost:Please email: bcpspathology.info@nhs.net for further details

Contact Number:0121 507 5162