Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD83482Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 90398CPT Codes 82157, 82634, 82533, 82626, 84143, 84144, 83498, 84403, 82633
Steroid Panel, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Clinical Use
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This panel is useful for the diagnosis and management of patients with the most common forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), specifically 21‑hydroxylase or 11‑hydroxylase deficiency. It enables the measurement of key adrenal steroids in a single assay to aid in clinical assessment and differential diagnosis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
9 targets
11‑Deoxycortisol17‑Hydroxypregnenolone17‑HydroxyprogesteroneAndrostenedioneCortisolDeoxycorticosteroneDHEA, UnconjugatedProgesterone+1 more
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
Gross hemolysis • Moderate hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Serum separator tube (SST) • Plasma
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 6 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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