Synonyms
21-Hydroxylase vs 11Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.5-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
An early morning specimen is preferred.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.6 mL Serum
Included Tests
17-Hydroxyprogesterone, LC/MS/MS; 11-Deoxycortisol, LC/MS/MS; Cortisol, Total; Ratios (17-Hydroxyprogesterone/11-Deoxycortisol and 11-Deoxycortisol/Cortisol); Androstenedione, LC/MS/MS and Testosterone, Total, LC/MS/MS.
CPT Codes
83498, 82634, 82157, 84403