DEOXYCORTICOSTERONE SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: DOXST
UPHSM LIS Test #: 2664
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday
Testing Time: 4 - 8 days
Testing Lab: Esoterix Endocrinology

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 3.0 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 Red Top or SST
Collection Info:
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube or a serum gel tube.
Spin down within 1 hour of draw and send 3.0 mL of serum frozen in plastic vial.

Methods

HPLC Tandem Mass Spectrometry

CPT Codes

82633

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Reference Ranges:

Age Range (ng/dL)

Premature (26 - 28w) Day 4 20 - 105
Premature (34 - 36w) Day 4 28 - 78
Newborn Levels are markedly elevated at  birth and decrease rapidly during the first week to the range of 7 - 49 as found
in older infants   1 - 11m 7 - 49
Prepubertal Children 2 - 34
Pubertal Children and Adults 8:00 AM 2 - 19

TEST PERFORMED BY ESOTERIX ENDOCRINOLOGY
4301 LOST HILLS ROAD
CALABASAS hILLS, CA 91301