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)