Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: 11-deoxycortisol is raised in 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
Metyrapone test: Following the administration of metyrapone, 11-deoxycortisol normally increases to at least 200 nmol/L.
(See under Metyrapone Test for more information)
Emails to chemicalpathologist@adhb.govt.nz will receive priority attention from the on-call chemical pathologist.
If the query concerns a specific patient please include the NHI number in your email.
If email is not a suitable option, please contact the on-call chemical pathologist via Lablink (Auckland City Hospital ext. 22000 or 09-3078995).
Individual chemical pathologists may be contacted but will not be available at all times.
After-hours : contact Lablink (Auckland City Hospital ext. 22000 or 09-3078995) or hospital operator for on duty staff after hours.
Dr Samarina Musaad (Clinical Lead) : SamarinaM@adhb.govt.nz ext. 22402
Dr Cam Kyle: CampbellK@adhb.govt.nz ext 22052
Dr Weldon Chiu: WeldonC@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427
Dr Campbell Heron: CHeron@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427
Dr Sakunthala Jayasinghe: Sakunthala@adhb.govt.nz ext. 23427
| Sample |
serum are acceptable Plain |
| Sample Preparation |
Separate and freeze Minimum volume 500 uL, or 150 uL for paediatric samples |
| Transport to LabPlus |
Send frozen |