REF MISC
CAH Profile 6
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
This test is part of an order set for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Test Outpatient Orders. CAH Profile 6 drawn at baseline, then 1 hour after the administration of cosyntropin.
Container Type:
Plain red top tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
3.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
2 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Separate the serum from the cells within one hour of collection.
2. Transfer into a plastic screw cap transport tube and freeze.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 90 days
Refrigerated - 1 day
Room temperature - 4 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed.
CPT Codes:
82157 - Androstenedione
82533 - Cortisol
82626 - DHEA
82633 - Desoxycorticosterone 11
82634 - Deoxycortisol 11
83498 - Hydroxyprogesterone 17-d
84143 - 17 Hydroxypregnenolone
84144 - Progesterone
84403 - Testosterone