Test Code LAB20595 Cortisol, Free and Total
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
CORFQ
Refer To
Warde to QuestPrimary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube.
Centrifuge, separate and send 2.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 years
Minimum Testing Volume
0.7 mL
Reference Range
By report
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry/Equilibrium Dialysis
Performed
Sunday – Thursday
Reported
9-11 days
CPT Codes
-82530, 82533
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly hemolyzed specimens.