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18-Hydroxycorticosterone (Endocrine Sciences)

Order Code
500778
CPT
82542
Test Details
TAT

16 days

Methodology

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures a mineralocorticoid precursor involved in aldosterone synthesis. Helps in diagnosing primary aldosteronism and related adrenal disorders.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or Plasma

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 90 days
Order Code
500778
CPT
82542
Test Details
TAT

16 days

Methodology

Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures a mineralocorticoid precursor involved in aldosterone synthesis. Helps in diagnosing primary aldosteronism and related adrenal disorders.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or Plasma

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Send serum in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 90 days