Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms
Compound S; Metyrapone Response
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00960
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
2-9 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), EDTA (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. An early morning specimen is preferred.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 4 Days; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum/plasma separator tube (SST/PST)
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.25 mL Serum or Plasma
CPT Codes
82634
Revised
10-27-19
Initials
SL