Cortisol Serum Total
Order Name
TOT CORTIS
Test Number: 4400350
Revision Date 05/03/2021
Test Number: 4400350
Revision Date 05/03/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Cortisol Total
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Chemiluminescent Micropartical Immunoassay | 43215-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | This test is for random or timed collections. The result will be reported with a footnote containing the reference ranges for AM and PM collections. For specific timed collections: Remove plasma/serum from cells/clot/separator within 8hrs of collection. The AM cortisol level should be collected within 1-2 hours after the normal waking time of the patient. The PM cortisol level should be collected within 8-14 hours after the normal waking time of the patient. Stability: Ambient 8hrs. Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 30 days. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Sun - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 82533 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |