18-Hydroxycorticosterone
Abbrev Code: | COH18 | ||
Order Code: | LAB3400 | Order Name: | 18 OH Corticosterone |
Synonyms: | 18-OH-Corticosterone | ||
Methodology: | Mass spectrometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 82542 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 3-16 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA), Red or gold (gel) |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot within 1 hour of collection 3 mL, 1.0 mL minimum. Freeze immediately.
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature or refrigerated; 3 months frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 2007582 (18 HYDRO) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
By report.
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Use: | May be useful in working up patients with aldosterone deficiency or unusual cases of aldosterone excess. |
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