Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
11-Deoxycortisol
Aliases/Synonyms
11-Deoxy Cortisol; 11-desoxycortisol
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumPlasma (EDTA)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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11-Deoxycortisolnmol/LNormal Adults <2.60
Patients with untreated 11-β-hydroxylase deficiency: ≥100
Overnight Metyrapone Test: Normal ≥200
Hypopituitarism/Addison's: No response (Cortisol should be <200 for valid test)µg/L x 2.90
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30