Corticosterone - Compound B - serum Referred Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

COS

Synonyms
  • Compound B
  • Endocrinology
Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

A steroid secreted by the zona glomerulosa and the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex in the biosynthetic pathway of aldosterone. Low levels are observed in adrenal insufficiency and 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency.

Preanalytics
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

CIRCADIAN RHYTHM: This biological molecule has a circadian rhythm (maximum concentration in morning), with a sufficiently significant amplitude to have an important influence on the clinical interpretation

Methodology

Enzyme-immunoassay

Turnaround time

2 weeks (if dilution/control needed - TAT 4 weeks

Testing Laboratory

Refered Test

Contact(s)
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Caption

Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.