Steroid Panel, Comprehensive
Test Code
90392
82634, 83498, 84143, 82157, 82528 (x2), 82533, 82626, 82633, 84140, 84144, 84403
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Clinical Significance
Steroid Panel, Comprehensive - 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 LCMSMS using as little as 0.1 mL serum.
Test Resources
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Test Details
11-Deoxycortisol
17-Hydroxyprogesterone
17-Hydroxypregnenolone
18-Hydroxycorticosterone and Cortisone
Androstenedione
Corticosterone
Cortisol
DHEA, Unconjugated
Deoxycorticosterone
Pregnenolone
Progesterone
Testosterone, Total, LC/MS/MS
17-Hydroxyprogesterone
17-Hydroxypregnenolone
18-Hydroxycorticosterone and Cortisone
Androstenedione
Corticosterone
Cortisol
DHEA, Unconjugated
Deoxycorticosterone
Pregnenolone
Progesterone
Testosterone, Total, LC/MS/MS
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 individual tests
Preferred Specimen(s)
0.5 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Collection Instructions
Collect blood in a Vacutainer® with no additives. Allow blood to clot (30 minutes) at room temperature, 18-25°C. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells. Freeze as soon as possible.
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 72 hours
- Frozen -20° C: 14 days
- Frozen -70° C: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Moderate hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Serum separator tube (SST) • Plasma
Setup Schedule
0.5 mL frozen serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
0.25 mL
Collect blood in a Vacutainer® with no additives. Allow blood to clot (30 minutes) at room temperature, 18-25°C. Centrifuge and separate the serum from the cells. Freeze as soon as possible.
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen -20° C: 14 days
Frozen -70° C: 30 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen -20° C: 14 days
Frozen -70° C: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Moderate hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Serum separator tube (SST) • Plasma