Test Name
18 Hydroxycorticosterone
LIS Code18OHC
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area Sent to Quest Laboratories
Fluid TypeSerum
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood Required3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top
Summary Test Name18 Hydroxycorticosterone
Specimen Preparation OutreachSpin within 4 hours of collection, separate serum into plastic 12 X 75 pour-off tube. Cap with red plastic stopper. Freeze until courier pickup.
Minimum Volume3 ml serum
Specimen TransportFreeze
Specimen Preparation In HouseSpin, separate, freeze until shipped
Reference ValueAccompanies report