Cortisol, AM

Test Code
3040002416


Alias/See Also
1231100067


CPT Codes
82533

Includes
AM CORTISOL
PM CORTISOL


Preferred Specimen
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: Gold/SST (Gel separator preferred)


Minimum Volume
CLINIC COLLECTIONS: 1.0 mL serum


Instructions
Specimen collection should be in the morning hours.
Must be centrifuged within 2 hours after collection and plasma or serum pulled off cells.


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: <8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days


Methodology
Abbott Alinity

Reference Range
AM CORTISOL
3.70-19.4 ug/dL
PM CORTISOL
2.90-17.3 ug/dL


Performing Laboratory
FORT SMITH LABORATORY LITTLE ROCK LABORATORY


Last Updated: August 26, 2026


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