21 Hydroxylase Antibody
Test Summary
21-Hydroxylase Antibody is present in patients with autoimmune destruction of the adrenal glands, leading to Addison's disease. Antibody is also seen in autoimmune polyglandular syndrome.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
0.5 mL serum
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
21HDXY
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3908
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83516
Billing Code
- 670977
CPT Statement
Methodology
N/A
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday; Report available: 4 - 11 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
0.5 mL serum
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 60 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
N/A
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Wednesday; Report available: 4 - 11 days