Steroid panel, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Test Name

Steroid Panel, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Send outs

Fluid Type

Blood

Test Includes

Androstenedione, 11-Deoxycortisol, Cortosol, DHEA, Unconjugated; 17-Hydrooxypregnenolone; Progesterone; 17-Hydroxyprogesterone; Testosterone, Total, LC/MS/MS; Deoxycorticosterone

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Red top tube, 3 mL

Summary Test Name

Steroid panel, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Transport Time

Transport to specimen processing area immediately

Special Handling Instructions

None

Specimen Stability

Serum; 72 hours at room temperature, 7 days refrigerated, 30 days frozen

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL Serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin as soon as specimen is clotted and freeze serum

Stat Availability

No

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Routine; set-up Tuesday and Sunday evening in California. Report available 4 days later.

Patient Preparation

None

Reference Value

Accompanies report