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HelpTest Code LAB12900 Cortisol, Free - 24 Hour Urine
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
UFC01
Collection Requirements
Collect 24 hour urine, refrigerate during collection.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
24 HR Urine container
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Mix well and send 20.0 mL aliquot (2.0 mL minimum) refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic urine container. Record total volume on request form and sample label.
pH 5-8
Stability
Ambient: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
3-8 years: Female and Male <18 µg/24 hour
9-12 years: Female and Male <37 µg/24 hour
13-17 years Female and Male <56 µg/24 hour
18 years and older Female <45 µg/24 hour
18 years and older Male <60 µg/24 hour
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Tuesday and Friday
Reported
2-5 days
CPT Codes
82530
Unacceptable Conditions
Acid preservatives other than boric acid, random urine.