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Test Code Cortisol Stim Cortisol Stimulation Test, Plasma or Serum

Important Note

Panel includes testing for Cortisol at baseline, 30 minute and 60 minute post dose. 

Additional Codes

LAB1231723

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence

Performing Laboratory

Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin) or yellow top, SST (serum), volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw baseline, and 30 minute and 60 minute post dose.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma or serum).

Additional Information: Include time of draw on request form.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

A normal ACTH stimulation test shows a peak value of 20 mg/dL and an increase of serum cortisol of at least 7 mg/dL within 1 hour.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80400-ACTH stimulation panel 82533 × 2-Cortisol