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Walk-in-lab Lab Test: Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) Blood Test

Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) Blood Test

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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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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.

Test Code(s):

500138

Specimen:

Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

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


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