Laboratory Medicine Program


7-Dehydrocholesterol
(7DHC)

Clinical Decription:

Method: GC/MS

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
<5 umol/L Normal 5-20 umol/L Interminate >20 umol/L Indicative of Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome

Specimen Type: serum or plasma
Volume: mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: None

Special Instructions: Immediately after collection, protect blood from light, separate and freeze. Store and send frozen.

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227