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21-Deoxycortisol LC/MS (Endocrine Sciences)

Order Code
504045
CPT
82542
Test Details
TAT

14 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures 21-deoxycortisol to detect 21-hydroxylase deficiency, the most common form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) 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

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
504045
CPT
82542
Test Details
TAT

14 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry (MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures 21-deoxycortisol to detect 21-hydroxylase deficiency, the most common form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Specimen Type

Serum (preferred) or Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or lavender-top (EDTA) 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

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3