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HelpTest ID 21DOC 21-Deoxycortisol, Serum
Secondary ID
89477Useful For
As an adjunct to measurement of 17-hydroxyprogesterone, androstenedione, and cortisol in the diagnosis of difficult cases of suspected 21-hydroxylase (CYP21A2) deficiency
Identifying heterozygote CYP21A2 deficiency carriers
As an adjunct to measurements of 17-hydroxyprogesterone, androstenedione, testosterone, and, in female patients, estradiol in the follow-up of children with CYP21A2 deficiency
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Morning (8 a.m.) specimen is preferred.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days | |
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
<5.0 ng/dL
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Report Available
3 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
82542