Test Code LAB1109 Cortisol, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
---|---|---|
CORTISOL | LAB1109 | CORT |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.15 mL
Collection Instructions: Morning (8 a.m.) and afternoon (4 p.m.) specimens are preferred.
Additional Information:
1. Include time of draw
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.15 mL
Collection Instructions: Morning (8 a.m.) and afternoon (4 p.m.) specimens are preferred.
Additional Information:
1. Include time of draw
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry -
St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
SMDC Clinical Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82533
Reference Values
8 a.m.: 6.0-19.4 µg/dL
4 p.m.: 3.0-16 µg/dL