Mineralocorticoid Pediatric Profile (Endocrine Sciences)

CPT: 82088; 82528; 82542; 82633
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Test Includes

Aldosterone, serum; corticosterone; deoxycorticosterone (DOC), serum; 18-hydroxycorticosterone, serum


Expected Turnaround Time

6 - 12 days


Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Serum (preferred) or plasma, frozen


Volume

2.5 mL


Minimum Volume

1.5 mL. (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing).


Container

Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube


Collection

Transfer specimen to plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.


Storage Instructions

Freeze. Stable at room temperature for two hours or refrigerated for two days. Stable for one year frozen.


Test Details


Methodology

See individual tests.


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
500285 Mineral Corticoid Profile 500468 Aldosterone, Serum ng/dL 1763-2
500285 Mineral Corticoid Profile 500139 Deoxycorticosterone(DOC),Serum ng/dL 1656-8
500285 Mineral Corticoid Profile 500779 18-Hydroxycorticosterone, S ng/dL 1674-1
500285 Mineral Corticoid Profile 500136 Corticosterone ng/dL 2139-4

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