Laboratory Services
Cortisol, Serum, AM
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| Test Description |
Cortisol, Serum, AM
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|---|---|---|
| Test ID |
CORAM
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| Specimen Type |
Serum
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
SST - Draw between 6:00-10:00 a.m.
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
2 mL
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL
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| Stability |
25 hours at 20-25˚C
4 days at 2-8˚C 12 months at -20˚C. Freeze only once. |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Citrate plasma samples
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| Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday
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| CPT Code(s) |
82533
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| Reference Range |
6-10 am: 4.82-19.5 ug/dL
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics
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| LOINC Code(s) |
2143-6
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