11DESOXYCORT
11-Desoxycortisol, Serum
Synonyms:
Compound S
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Transfer the serum to a plastic transport tube with screw cap.
2. THE SPECIMEN SHOULD BE FROZEN IMMEDIATELY AND MAINTAINED FROZEN UNTIL TESTED.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 2 years
Refrigerated - 1 day
Room temperature - 1 day
CPT Codes:
82634
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Notes:
To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples,
submit separate frozen samples for each test requested.