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Test Code CORTISOL Cortisol, Plasma

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin) or SST
Specimen Volume: 2 mL, minimum volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Morning (8 a.m.) and afternoon (4 p.m.) specimens are preferred.
 

Additional Information: Include time of draw, especially if there are multiple specimens drawn.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Ambient OK

Reference Values

8 – 10 a.m.: 5.0 – 23.0 mcg/dL
4 – 8 p.m.: 3.0 – 16.0 mcg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82533

Test Order Code

LAB61