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HelpTest Code LAB2881 CAH Panel, 11-B-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Clinical System Name
CAH Panel, 11-B-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Synonyms
CAH Panel, 11-B-Hydroxylase Def Post Stim (LAB2880)
CAH Comprehensive Steroid Group
CAH Comprehensive Steroid Group, Post Stim
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Red, Gold SST, or Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.5 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.5 mL
Note: Draw blood between 0600 and 1000 am. Deliver to the Main Lab within 30 minutes of collection.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Place sample in the CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Profile includes: Androstenedione, 17-Hydroxy Progesterone, Testosterone, 11-Deoxycortisol and Dehydroepiandrosterone.
Off-site collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or plasma | Room temp |
24 h |
| Refrigerated | 1 w | |
| Frozen |
6 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Daily | 1 - 4 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82157, 83498, 84403, 82634, 82626
Methodology
Method: Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Analytical Volume: 0.7 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference values provided with patient report.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Panel, 11-Beta Hydroxylase Deficiency |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |