Steroid Panel, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Test Mnemonic
CAHSP
CPT Codes
- 82157 - QTY (1)
- 82634 - QTY (1)
- 82533 - QTY (1)
- 82626 - QTY (1)
- 84143 - QTY (1)
- 84144 - QTY (1)
- 83498 - QTY (1)
- 84403 - QTY (1)
- 82633 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Androstenedione
- 11-Deoxycortisol
- Cortisol
- DHEA, Unconjugated
- 17-Hydroxypregnenolone
- Progesterone
- 17-Hydroxyprogesterone
- Testosterone, Total, LC/MS/MS
- Deoxycorticosterone
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen | Do not use serum separator gel tubes. Separate serum from cells ASAP and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 28 days |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 72 hours |
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 6 hours |
Days Performed
Sun, Tue
Turnaround Time
5 - 10 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry |
Special Info
Specimens that are hemolyzed, icteric or collected in separator gel tubes will be rejected.
Clinical Info
This test can be useful for the diagnosis/management of patients with the most common forms (21-hydroxylase or 11-hydroxylase deficiency) of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.