Deoxycortisol (11-deoxycortisol, 11-DOC)
11-DOC is used in the differential diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (11 beta hydroxylase deficiency). 11-DOC should be determined if a 46 XX virilized infant has normal 17OH-progesterone. 11-DOC is used as part of the metyrapone test as a measure of the pituitary-adrenal axis.
| Tube | 02 (SE) - Serum No Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0145 |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Royal London: 10 days |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Royal London (Bart's Health NHS trust)) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full Referred Test details logged internally on the referred test database [BSF2REC17003]http://leedspath.myeqms.com/Administrator/LoadDocADM.asp?ID=82998&Ext=True&CCID=1 |
| Collection Con | For paediatrics, plain serum tube without gel is preferred. Adults: serum with gel is acceptable. Minimum Volume: 250uL Instructions for lab: Centrifuge sample, separate and freeze serum. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | 7-13 nmol/L, for 9 am samples |
| Units | nmol/L |
| Telepath | No code. Book in as PROB1L (comment NRSOT) & SA1R |
