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HelpTest Code LAB10097 Cortisol, AM
Department
CHEMISTRY
Collection Requirements
Draw only between 6:00 am and 10:00 am.
Not appropriate for stimulation or suppression tests.
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Yellow Microtainer SST
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
4.3-22.4 mcg/dL
Methodology
Roche e801 Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay; Competition principle
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
82533
Unacceptable Conditions
Results may be falsely elevated if patient is receiving Prednisolone or Prednisone therapy.