Test ID HYD18 Hydroxycorticosterone, 18

Method Name

HPLC Tandem, Mass Spectrometry

Reporting Name

18-Hydroxycorticosterone, Serum

Specimen Type

Serum

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions: Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of collection.

Specimen Minimum Volume

Pediatric minimum only: 1.0 mL/NOTE: Minimum volume does not allow for repeat analysis.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Serum	Frozen (preferred)	90 days
	Refrigerated	48 hours
	Ambient	24 hours

Reference Values

If no age provided:
Age	Range (ng/dL)
Premature (26-28 Weeks) Day 4	10-670
Premature (31-35 Weeks) Day 4	57-410
Full Term Day 3	31-546
31 Days-11 Months	5-220
12-23 Months	18-155
24 Months-9 Years	6-85
10-14 Years	10-72
Adults	9-58
Adults 8:00 AM Supine	4-21
Adults 8:00 AM Upright	5-46

If age is provided:
Age	Range (ng/dL)
Premature (26-28 Weeks) Day 4	10-670
Premature (31-35 Weeks) Day 4	57-410
Full Term Day 3	31-546
1-11 Months	5-220
1 year old	18-155
2-9 Years	6-85
10-14 Years	10-72
Adults	9-58
Adults 8:00 AM Supine	4-21
Adults 8:00 AM Upright	5-46

Day(s) Performed

Monday

Report Available

4 - 11 days

Performing Laboratory

Esoterix Endocrinology

CPT Code Information

82542

NY State Approved

Yes