Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD34575Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
CAH Panel 6C (Full Screen)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Useful for diagnosis and differential diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH); similar to CAH Panel 6B Comprehensive Screen, but without deoxycorticosterone to decrease specimen requirement and allow faster turnaround time.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
8 targets
11‑Deoxycortisol17‑Hydroxypregnenolone17‑HydroxyprogesteroneAndrostenedioneCortisol, Total, LC/MSDHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone), UnconjugatedProgesterone, LC/MSTestosterone, Total, MS
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL (preferred); minimum 2.08 mL
Minimum Volume
2.08 mL
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tubes (SST); gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic; plasma
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 6 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 28 days |