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General
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Clinical Use:
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21-Deoxycortisol is measured in conjunction with other steroid hormones as an aid the diagnosis of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). |
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Availability:
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| 21-DF, |
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Code:
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ANX |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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<0.15 nmol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum, no gel (RED), |
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Sample Type:
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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0.5 ml |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge as soon as possible. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100ul |
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Stability:
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10 days (chilled).
Frozen: not recommended.
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 09-10-2025 14:36 |