11-Deoxycortisol, Pediatric
Abbrev Code: | 11DCTP | ||
Order Code: | LAB6874 | Order Name: | 11-Deoxycortisol, Pediatric |
Synonyms: | 11-deoxy-17-hydroxycorticosterone; Cortodoxone; Deoxycortisol | ||
Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 82634 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-9 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.7 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA) |
Collection Instructions: | An early morning specimen is preferred. |
Causes for Rejection: | Collection in a gel top tube. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store refrigerated. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | 3 days at room temperature; 14 days refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Quest Diagnostics) |
Referral Lab number: | 30543 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Pediatric
Infant
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Use: | 11-Deoxycortisol (Compound S) is useful in diagnosing patients with 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency (second leading cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia) and primary (adrenal failure) or secondary (hypothalamic-pituitary ACTH deficiency) adrenal insufficiency. |
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