DEOXYCORTICOSTERONE, LC-MS/MS | |
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Test Code: E122 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: Deoxycorticosterone | Method: LC/MS/MS |
Collection Notes: Collect specimen in an additive-free red top tube; centrifuge immediately and pour off serum into a 13x75 plastic transport tube. Specimens that are hemolyzed, grossly lipemic or icteric or collected in a serum separator tube will be rejected. | |
Clinical Utility: Excessive deoxycorticosterone can produce sodium retention, low-renin hypertension, and kaliuresis. | |
CPT Code: 82633 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (0.5 mL) Ambient 72 Hours Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 30 Days |