11DESOXYCORT

11-Desoxycortisol, Serum

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3604

Synonyms:
Compound S
DCORT
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Required Patient Info:

Indicate if specimen was collection before or after metyrapone administration

Container Type:
Plain red top (Preferred), serum gel
Specimen Type:

Serum

Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL
Collection Procedure:

1. Morning (8 a.m.) specimen is preferred.

 2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:

Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 28 days

Unacceptable Condition:

Gross hemolysis: Reject >1000 mg/dL

CPT Codes:

82634 - 11-Desoxycortisol (EAP 30021366)

Test Schedule:
Tuesday
Turnaround Time:
4-11 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

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