Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Serum

Test Code

39780

CPT Codes
80299<br>Limited Access Code

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1.1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Gross icterus

Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry • Stable Isotope Dilution

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues, Thurs; Report available: 2-5 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Confirming the presence of listed synthetic glucocorticoids (see Interpretation).

Confirming the cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.