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Test Category: Biochemistry

Investigation Name:Deoxycortisol

Alias or Abbreviation:11-Deoxycortisol

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:nmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:14 working days from receipt

Test Code:11DC

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)

Maximum Add on Time:3 days

Complex Reference Range:Adult reference range: 0.7 – 2.7 nmol/L
No specific paediatric reference range quoted, however each result will have interpretative comments.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:In neonates the sample should be taken at least 48 hours post birth.
LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Separate into aliquot tube. Store at 2-8°C and send by 1st class post.

Reference Laboratory Details:Blood Sciences Laboratory Ground Floor Bessemer Wing King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS.

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Further information:Measurement of 11-Deoxycortisol is used in the diagnosis and management of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 11-hydroxylase deficiency. It is also used to assess the adrenal response to metyrapone in patients with Cushing's syndrome.

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266