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Cortisol, Radiology
MessageThis test is for the Radiology Department to use to order stat plasma cortisol levels during procedures.
Test Code
CORTISOL,RADIOLOGY
Alias/See Also
Chemistry
Preferred Specimen
Light green PST Tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days
*If testing will be delayed for more than eight hours, remove plasma or serum from the serum or plasma separator, red blood cells or clot. Specimens removed from the separator gel,cells or clot may be stored up to 14 days at 2-8°C.
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 30 days
*If testing will be delayed for more than eight hours, remove plasma or serum from the serum or plasma separator, red blood cells or clot. Specimens removed from the separator gel,cells or clot may be stored up to 14 days at 2-8°C.
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 30 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay
Setup Schedule
As needed
Report Available
Stat
Reference Range
3 - 16 ug/dL
Performing Laboratory
Test performed at the West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
