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2007582
18-Hydroxycorticosterone by Mass Spectrometry
18 HYDRO
Ordering Recommendation
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST) or plasma preparation tube (PPT). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or green (sodium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP standard transport tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Methodology
Quantitative Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-16 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82542
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2007583 | 18-Hydroxycorticosterone | 1674-1 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
18-Hydroxycorticosterone by Mass Spectrometry
Esoterix Endocrinology
