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Notification Type
Back 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 | |