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HelpSpecific S (11-desoxycortisol)
Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container: Red
Volume: 2 mL in vacutainer
Availability
Routine
Turn Around Time
3-7 days
Testing performed Mon and Thurs
Must be received in the Toxicology lab by 0700 to be included in
the batch
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: serum
Spin, separate, and freeze
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Biochemical Genetics
Additional Information
Synonym: Compound S
Instrumentation/Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Ranges
| Age | Reference Range (ng/dL) |
|---|---|
| PREMATURE INFANTS | |
| 26-28 weeks, day 4 | 110 - 1376 |
| 31-35 weeks, day 4 | 48 - 579 |
| FULL TERM INFANTS | |
| 3 days | 13 - 147 |
| 31 days - 11 months | <10 - 156 |
| PREPUBERTAL CHILDREN | |
| 800 AM | 20 - 155 |
| PUBERTAL CHILDREN AND ADULTS | |
| 800 AM | 12 - 158 |
CPT
82634