18 OH Corticosterone
Test Mnemonic
18OHC
CPT Codes
- 82542 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
1674-1
Aliases
- 18 Hydroxy B Steroid
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Note: Submitting the minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Centrifuge and transfer plasma into a standard plastic aliquot tube within 45 minutes of collection. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. | |
| 3 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Frozen | Centrifuge and transfer plasma into a standard plastic aliquot tube within 45 minutes of collection. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Frozen | 90 days |
| Refrigerated | 1 day |
Days Performed
Mon
Turnaround Time
8 - 13 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) |
Special Info
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.