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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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MINERALCORTICOID
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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MTG
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Synonyms:
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Corticosterone
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CPT Codes:
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82088 – Aldosterone
82528 – Corticosterone
83519 – Immunoassay, analyte, quantitative; by radiopharmaceutical technique
82633 – Deoxycorticosterone, 11-
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Test Includes:
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Aldosterone, Corticosterone, 18-OH-Corticosterone, DOC (deoxycorticosterone)
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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N/A
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry - Sendouts
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Referred to:
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Esoterix, Inc. (Test# 500915)
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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5 – 7 days, test performed on Tuesday
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Whole blood
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Container:
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Red top tube
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Draw Volume:
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10.0 mL (Minimum: 3.0 mL) blood
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Processed Volume:
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3.5 mL (Minimum: 1.5 mL) serum
Note: Submission of the minimum volume does not allow repeat analysis.
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Collection:
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Routine venipuncture
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen within one hour of collection. Remove serum aliquot into a screw-capped round bottom plastic vial. Store and ship at frozen temperatures. Forward promptly.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Specimen other than serum.
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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See specific report.
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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See specific individual test listings.
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Contraindications:
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N/A
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References:
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Esoterix, Inc. Web Page www.esoterix.com
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Esoterix, Inc. "Expected Value & S.I. Unit Conversion Table" Fifth Edition. 2003
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