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Corticosteroid-binding Globulin (CBG)

Test Code
18435


CPT Codes
84449<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong><br><strong>Restricted Client Code</strong>

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Separate serum from cells within one hour of collection. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 10 months


Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 7-11 days


Reference Range
1.7 - 3.1 mg/dL




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.