Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Sunday and Tuesday
Standard TAT
4-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Moderate hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Gross icterus; Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum as soon as possible.
Included Tests
11-Deoxycortisol, 17-Hydroxyprogesterone, 17-Hydroxypregnenolone, 18-Hydroxycorticosterone and Cortisone, Androstenedione, Corticosterone,Cortisol, DHEA Unconjugated, Dexoycorticosterone, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, Testosterone Total
CPT Codes
82634, 83498, 84143, 83789, 82157, 82528, 82533, 82626, 82633, 84140, 84144, 84403
Revised
12-04-16
Initials
SL