Deoxycorticosterone, Pediatric
| Sunquest Code: | COSTNP | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6875 | Epic Name: | Deoxycorticosterone Pediatric |
| Synonyms: | DOC | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatrographyTandem mass spectrometry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-8 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.7 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Moderate to gross hemolysis. Gross lipemia or icterus. Collection in a gel tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.25 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: 72 hours at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated; 30 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Quest Diagnostics) |
| Referral Lab number: | 90973 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) is a weak mineralocorticoid derived from 210hydroxation of progesterone in the adrenal cortex. |
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