Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: May 2, 2024 @ 9:13 am

91631

18-Hydroxycorticosterone

Specimen:Collect:
  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Green Top (Na Heparin)
  • Two Lavender (EDTA)
  • One Pink Top (EDTA)
  • One Red Top
Submit:
  • 3 mL (Min:1 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Also Acceptable:
  • 3 mL (Min:1 mL) Plasma . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling:
  • Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of draw.
Stability:Ambient: 1 Day(s); Refrigerated: 1 Day(s); Frozen: 3 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Quantitative Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed:Varies
Reported:4-17 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 82542
Components:
  • 91631 - 18-HYDROXY CORT.
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