HEMOGLOBIN A1c (HbA1c)
Test Name: Hemoglobin A1c
CPT Code: 83036
Alternative Names: HbA1c
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Whole Blood
- Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Diagnosis and monitoring of diabetes mellitus
CORTISOL
Test Name: Cortisol
CPT Code: 82533
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- Morning collection preferred (8–10 AM) unless otherwise specified
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Evaluation of adrenal function
- Assessment of Cushing’s syndrome or adrenal insufficiency
DHEA-SULFATE (DHEA-S)
Test Name: Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
CPT Code: 82627
Alternative Names: DHEA-S
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Evaluation of adrenal androgen production
- Assessment of hirsutism and virilization
ESTRADIOL (E2)
Test Name: Estradiol
CPT Code: 82670
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- Collection timing may depend on menstrual cycle phase
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Assessment of ovarian function
- Monitoring hormone therapy
FSH / LH
Test Name: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone & Luteinizing Hormone
CPT Codes: 83001 / 83002
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Evaluation of reproductive function
- Investigation of infertility and pituitary disorders
PROGESTERONE
Test Name: Progesterone
CPT Code: 84144
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- Collection timing dependent on menstrual cycle
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Confirmation of ovulation
- Monitoring pregnancy or hormone therapy
PROLACTIN
Test Name: Prolactin
CPT Code: 84146
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- Avoid stress and exercise prior to collection if possible
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Evaluation of pituitary disorders
- Investigation of galactorrhea and infertility
PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA)
Test Name: Prostate-Specific Antigen
CPT Code: 84153
Alternative Names: PSA, Total PSA
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- Avoid ejaculation for 24–48 hours prior to collection
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Prostate cancer screening and monitoring
- Evaluation of prostate disease
PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH)
Test Name: Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
CPT Code: 83970
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Plasma or Serum
- Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) preferred
🔴 COLLECTION & HANDLING
- Transport refrigerated if delay expected
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Evaluation of calcium and bone metabolism
- Assessment of parathyroid disorders
TESTOSTERONE (TOTAL & FREE)
Test Name: Testosterone, Total & Free
CPT Codes: 84403 / 84402
Turnaround Time: 24–72 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🟡 PATIENT PREPARATION
- Morning collection preferred (before 10 AM)
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Evaluation of hypogonadism
- Assessment of androgen excess or deficiency
THYROID FUNCTION PANEL
Test Name: TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Total T4
CPT Codes: 84443 / 84439 / 84481 / 84436
Turnaround Time: 24–48 Hours
🟡 PANEL INCLUDES
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3)
- Free Thyroxine (Free T4)
- Total Thyroxine (Total T4)
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Diagnosis and monitoring of thyroid disorders
THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODY (TPO Ab)
Test Name: Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody
CPT Code: 86376
Turnaround Time: 24–72 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Detection of autoimmune thyroid disease
- Evaluation of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
THYROGLOBULIN & THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY
Test Name: Thyroglobulin with Thyroglobulin Antibody
CPT Codes: 84432 / 86800
Turnaround Time: 48–72 Hours
🔴 SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
- Specimen: Serum
- Tube: SST
🧠 CLINICAL USE
- Monitoring differentiated thyroid cancer
- Assessment of residual or recurrent disease