Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD53515Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Deoxycorticosterone
Also known as: 11-Deoxycorticosterone, 21-Hydroxyprogesterone, DOC
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) is a weak mineralocorticoid derived from 21‑hydroxylation of progesterone in the adrenal cortex. DOC is a precursor of corticosterone and aldosterone, and, like cortisol, is under the primary control of ACTH.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Deoxycorticosterone
AnalyteDeoxycorticosterone • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-8 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
plastic transport tube (13x75)
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a non‑additive red‑top tube; spin down immediately and pour off into a plastic transport tube
Causes for Rejection
Moderate to gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic; grossly icteric; serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |