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HelpTest Code DEOX 11-Deoxycortisol , Serum
Additional Codes
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Orderable:
11 Deoxycortisol, Serum
AllScripts (AEHR) Orderable:
11 Deoxycortisol, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes
Reference Values
See Laboratory Report
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82634
LOINC Code: 1657-6
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Red-top tube(s).
Specimen: 1 mL serum ( 0.25 min)
Transport temperature: Frozen
Stability: 4 Days Room Tempurature and Refrigerated
28 Days Frozen
Spin down, separate serum from cells within 1 hour of draw, and send 2 mL of serum frozen in plastic vial.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Tuesday
TAT: 4 - 11 Days
Useful For
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.
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 5900195