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Cortisol, P.M.

Test Code
4213


CPT Codes
82533

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Patient Preparation
Assay not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Collect specimen between 3-5 p.m. Indicate the collection time on specimen container and test requisition.


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: Next day


Reference Range
0-3 Days (infants)  
  Premature (31-35 Weeks) ≤15.0 mcg/dL
  Term ≤14.0 mcg/dL
4 Days-11 Months Not established
≥1 Year 4 p.m. (3-5 p.m.) specimen 3.0-17.0 mcg/dL


Clinical Significance
Cortisol is increased in Cushing's Disease and decreased in Addison's Disease (adrenal insufficiency).




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