Test Code 21OH 21-Hydroxylase Antibodies, Serum
Ordering Guidance
Testing for autoantibodies against 21-hydroxylase is recommended following confirmation of adrenal insufficiency to help differentiate between causes of primary adrenal insufficiency
Shipping Instructions
Ship specimen frozen on dry ice
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial to remove from cells or gel prior to shipping.
Useful For
Investigating adrenal insufficiency
Aiding in the detection of those at risk of developing autoimmune adrenal failure in the future
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
21-Hydroxylase Ab, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Wednesday
Report Available
3 to 9 daysPerforming Laboratory

CPT Code Information
83516