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HelpTest Code LAB2885 CAH Panel, Adrenal Steroid Quantitative
Clinical System Name
CAH Panel, Adrenal Steroid Quantitative
Synonyms
CAH Panel, Adrenal Steroid Qnt Post Stim
11-Deoxycortisol
17-Hydroxypregnenolone
17-Hydroxyprogesterone
CAH
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Pregnenolone
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST, Red, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer, or Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.4 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.2 mL
Note: Deliver to the Main Lab within 1/2 of collection.
QNS Note: If there is not enough sample, please convert order to Miscellaneous for Steroid Panel at Quest. Lab consultant on-call will review case with ordering provider.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Refrigerated or room temperature specimens.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Separate serum or plasma from cells within TWO hours of collection. CRITICAL FROZEN. Place sample in the CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells within TWO hours of collection. CRITICAL FROZEN
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum or Plasma | Room temp |
Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated |
Unacceptable |
|
| Frozen |
6 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Drawn daily, performed M - F | 4 - 7 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
82634, 83498, 84143, 84140
Methodology
Method: Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Analytical Volume: 0.6 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference values provided with patient report.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Adrenal Steroid Quantitative Panel by HPLC-MS/MS, Serum or Plasma |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |