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Deoxycorticosterone, Serum
Test ID: DXYCOS S
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Report Includes
Deoxycorticosterone
Specimens
Serum
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
18-Jan-2021
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Collection Containers
Red top (no additive)
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 | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Lipemia | Gross |
| Specimen | Grossly icteric |
Test Version
18-Jan-2021
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoxycorticosterone | ng/dL |
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
18-Jan-2021
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DXYCOS S | 63405DEOXYCORTICOSTERONE | ng/dL |
Test Version
18-Jan-2021