Test Overview
Method
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Result Included
Deoxycorticosterone
Aliases/Synonyms
21-Hydroxyprogesterone, 11-Deoxycorticosterone
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Collection Containers
Red top (no additive)
Volume
Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a non-additive red-top tube; spin down immediately and pour off into a 13×75 plastic transport tube
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 7 days | 28 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Moderate |
| Lipemia | Gross |
| Specimen | Grossly icteric |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXYCOS S | DEOXYCORTICOSTERONE | 63405 | ng/dL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2021-01-18