CAH Panel 4 (17-Hydroxylase Deficiency in Females)

CAH Panel 4 (17-Hydroxylase Deficiency in Females)

Test Code

15274
84144, 83498, 82528, 82533, 82088, 82670
15274
84144, 83498, 82528, 82533, 82088, 82670
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

CAH Panel 4 (17-Hydroxylase Deficiency in Females) - All steroids requiring the action of 17-Hydroxylase enzyme are low, including 17-OH Progesterone and Cortisol. Levels of estradiol and aldosterone are also low. Additional testing may be required to establish a diagnosis.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Includes

  • Aldosterone, LC/MS/MS
    Corticosterone
    Cortisol, Total, LC/MS
    Estradiol, Ultrasensitive, LC/MS
    17-Hydroxyprogesterone
    Progesterone, LC/MS

Patient Preparation

An early morning specimen is preferred

Methodology

Extraction • Immunoassay (IA) • Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Aldosterone, LC/MS/MS
Corticosterone
Cortisol, Total, LC/MS
Estradiol, Ultrasensitive, LC/MS
17-Hydroxyprogesterone
Progesterone, LC/MS
An early morning specimen is preferred

Methodology

Extraction • Immunoassay (IA) • Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Collection Instructions

Specify time of day specimen was collected, patient age and sex on test request form

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Moderate to gross hemolysis • Received room temperature • Serum separator tubes (SST) • Grossly icteric • Glass tubes

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
3 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
1.2 mL
Specify time of day specimen was collected, patient age and sex on test request form
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Moderate to gross hemolysis • Received room temperature • Serum separator tubes (SST) • Grossly icteric • Glass tubes
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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