Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

Anti-Adrenal Cortex (Synonym: Anti Adrenal Cortex Antibody, Anti 21-Hydroxylase, 21OH, ANTI 21OH)

Clinical Indications:

Anti-21-hydroxylase (21OH) antibodies are markers of autoimmune adrenal insufficiency, most commonly due to Addison Disease. Its use is limited to determining the cause of adrenal insufficiency and aiding in detection of those at risk of developing autoimmune adrenal failure in the future. 21OH should not be used for screening purposes. Results should always be interpreted in the context of clinical symptoms and adrenal functional confirmatory tests.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB4601

Test Code:

CALGARY ZONE	ADREN
CENTRAL ZONE	ADRAB
EDMONTON ZONE	ADRA
NORTH ZONE	21OHAB
SOUTH ZONE	21OHAB

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

GOLD SST

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.7 mL serum

Test Resources:

General Laboratory Requisition – 21302 – write test name under “Additional Tests”

Processing:

Centrifuge, aliquot serum, and freeze immediately.

Transportation:

Frozen

Method:

ELISA

Testing Schedule:

Batched - performed within 3 weeks of receipt

Reference Interval:

Negative (qualitative analysis)

Testing Area:

Biochemistry

Performing Site:

Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

This test is performed by Edmonton Special Chemistry

Last Updated On:

Friday, May 7, 2021