Deoxycorticosterone Test
Also known as: Deoxycorticosterone, DOC, 11-Deoxycorticosterone
Deoxycorticosterone Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹18,000. Uses LC-MS/MS on Serum samples. Results in 2-3 weeks after sample collection. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Ramarao Paidisetty
Consultant Biochemist · Reg: 21504
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To evaluate adrenal gland function, diagnose adrenal disorders, and monitor treatment for conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia or hypertension.
- Test Code
- 484
- Price
- ₹18,000
- Sample Type
- Serum
- Result Time
- 2-3 weeks after sample collection
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- LC-MS/MS
Sample Collection
Follow any instructions from your healthcare provider. Inform about all medications, as some may affect results. No specific fasting required, but check with your doctor.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A healthcare professional will draw a blood sample from a vein in your arm using a needle and red top tube.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site to stop bleeding. You may resume normal activities immediately. Report any unusual symptoms like prolonged bleeding or severe pain.
Timeline: 2-3 weeks after sample collection
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To evaluate adrenal gland function, diagnose adrenal disorders, and monitor treatment for conditions like congenital adrenal hyperplasia or hypertension.
How to Prepare
- Use a Red Top tube with no additive
- Collect 3 mL of blood
- Separate serum from cells immediately after collection
- Do not use SST gel barrier tubes
- Ship samples refrigerated or frozen
- Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is mandatory
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Ramarao Paidisetty — MBBS, MD (Biochemistry) · Reg. No. 21504
"Deoxycorticosterone testing is crucial for evaluating adrenal function and diagnosing conditions like hypertension and electrolyte imbalances. Always interpret results in clinical context with other tests."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric samples
- Improper sample container (e.g., gel barrier tubes)
- Insufficient volume (less than 3 mL)
- Missing or incomplete consent form
- Sample collected beyond stability limits
Understanding Your Results
May require further investigation with imaging or stimulation tests
Level: High
Could indicate need for hormone replacement therapy
Level: Low
If you experience symptoms like persistent hypertension, muscle weakness, fatigue, or electrolyte imbalances, consult an endocrinologist for evaluation and possible testing.
Limitations
- ⚠Not a standalone diagnostic test; requires correlation with clinical symptoms and other tests
- ⚠Levels can vary due to physiological factors
- ⚠May not differentiate between specific adrenal disorders without additional testing
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising, pain, or swelling at the blood draw site
- ●Rare risk of infection or excessive bleeding
- ●Dizziness or lightheadedness during the draw
Interfering Factors
- ●Medications such as corticosteroids, antihypertensives, or hormonal therapies
- ●Stress or recent illness
- ●Dietary factors like high salt intake
- ●Time of day (levels may fluctuate)
- ●Pregnancy or menstrual cycle variations
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