11-Deoxycortisol

11-Deoxycortisol

Test Code

30543
82634
30543
82634
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Clinical Significance

11-Deoxycortisol - 11-Deoxycortisol (Compound S) is useful in diagnosing patients with 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency (second leading cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia) and primary (adrenal failure) or secondary (hypothalamic-pituitary ACTH deficiency) adrenal insufficiency.

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Test Details

Methodology

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

Alternative Name(s)

Compound S,Metyrapone Response

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

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

Alternative Name(s)

Compound S,Metyrapone Response
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate serum after clotting. An early morning specimen is preferred.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 72 hours
    Refrigerated: 14 days
    Frozen: 1 year

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube, EDTA (royal blue-top) tube, or sodium heparin (green-top) tube
0.5 mL
Separate serum after clotting. An early morning specimen is preferred.
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
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 may be available in your area for purchase 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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