Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD91697Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Steroid Panel, Premature Adrenarche
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This panel provides testing, along with DHEA Sulfate, for those hormones associated with a premature increase in adrenal androgens. This is usually seen in girls under 8 years and boys under 9 years of age with sexual hair.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
5 targets
17-Hydroxypregnenolone17-HydroxyprogesteroneAndrostenedioneDHEA, UnconjugatedTestosterone, Total
Result Turnaround Time
5-10 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
red-top tube (no gel)
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a non additive (red‑top) tube; spin down immediately and pour off into a 13x75 plastic transport tube.
Causes for Rejection
SST tubes • Gross hemolysis • Moderate hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Plasma
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 6 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 28 days |