Steroid Panel, Comprehensive, Pediatric Endocrinology
| Sunquest Code: | CAHPNL | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6324 | Epic Name: | Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Panel |
| Synonyms: | CAH Panel; CAH Pediatric Profile; Comprehensive Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Steroid Panel | ||
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| Test Includes: | Androstenedione, 11-Deoxycortisol, Cortisol, DHEA, Unconjugated; 17-OH-Pregnenolone, Progesterone, 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, Testosterone, Total, LC/MS/MS; Deoxycorticosterone.. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 4-7 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Preferred test for pediatric endocrinology. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.7 mL. Minimum volume does not permit repeat analysis. |
| Container: | Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Moderate hemolysis. Gross lipemia or icteria. Collection in a gel tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.25 mL minimum. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 72 hours refrigerated; 14 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Quest Diagnostics) |
| Referral Lab number: | 90392 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | See individual assays. |
| Use: | This panel is useful for the diagnosis/management of patients with the most common forms (21-hydroxylase or 11-hydroxylase deficiency) of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. |
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