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HelpTest Code 5422222 18-HYDROXYCORTICOSTERONE, SERUM
Test ID
1239000670
Specimen Requirements
| Collection Requirements | Serum, Frozen |
| Shipping / Handling Instructions | Specimen Required Plain Red or Serum Separator Tube (SST). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or Green (Sodium Heparin). Specimen Preparation Separate from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer 3 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 1 mL) Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Storage/Transport Temperature CRITICAL FROZEN. Stability Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 3 months |
Container Type
| Laboratory | Container | Default | Temperature | Minimum Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP | RED | Yes | Frozen | 1.0 |
| ARUP | SST | Frozen | 1.0 | |
| ARUP | SHORT DRAW PURPLE-EDTA | Frozen | 1.0 | |
| ARUP | GREEN NA HEPARIN | Frozen | 1.0 |
Performing Section
ARUP
Components
| Component Name | Component ID | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SCANNED RESULT | 1813000 | |
| 18-HYDROXYCORTICOSTERONE | 1239003653 | 1674-1 (18-Hydroxycorticosterone:MCnc:Pt:Ser/Plas:Qn:) |