Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) Blood Test

A DOC Blood Test measures Deoxycorticosterone (DOC), a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that possess mineralocorticoid activity and acts as a precursor to aldosterone.

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Test Code: 500138

CPT Code: 82633

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Methodology: Mass spectrometry (MS)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation: No special preparation required.

Test Results: 7-10 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

Deoxycorticosterone is a precursor molecule for the production of aldosterone. The major pathway for aldosterone production is in the adrenal glomerulosa zone of the adrenal gland. It is not a major secretory hormone. It is produced from progesterone by 21β-hydroxylase and is converted to corticosterone by 11β-hydroxylase.

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