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.