11-DEOXYCORTISOL (SPECIFIC COMPOUND S), BLOOD
Methodology: RIA after chromatography
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories to Esoterix, Inc. #91690
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 2.0 mL (minimum 0.6 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Send to lab immediately.
		NOTE:		Minimum volume does not permit for repeat analysis.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate within 1 hour and freeze. Send 1.0 mL (minimum 0.2 mL) of serum frozen in a plastic, screw-cap vial.
		1.	Serum gel tube is acceptable, but must pour off serum within one hour into a plastic screw cap vial and freeze.
		2.	Minimum volume does not permit for repeat analysis.
	Reference Values:
		Premature (26-28w) Day 4			110-1376 ng/dL
		Premature (31-35w) Day 4			48-579 ng/dL
		Newborn Day 3			13-147 ng/dL
		31d – 11 month			<10-156 ng/dL
		Prepubertal 8:00 am			20-155 ng/dL
		Pubertal Children and Adults			12-158 ng/dL
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
	Turn Around Time:
		5-9 days
	Cut-Off Time:
	CPT Code:
		82634
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		11 Deoxycortisol
	Cerner Order Name:
		11-Deoxycortisol

Last Updated 11/08

Last Reviewed 12/09