Steroid Panel, Comprehensive
Use
This panel identifies all major adrenal steroid hormones and facilitates the diagnosis of the four enzymatic defects associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). All steroids are determined in a single assay by LC/MS/MS using as little as 0.1 mL serum.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
5-10 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL preferred; 0.25 mL minimum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Container
Red‑top tube (no gel)
Collection Instructions
Collect blood in a Vacutainer with no additives. Allow to clot (30 minutes) at room temperature (18–25 °C). Centrifuge and separate serum from cells. Freeze as soon as possible.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; moderate hemolysis; grossly lipemic; grossly icteric; serum separator tube; plasma
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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