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Cortisol, Free, LC/MS/MS, Second Void Urine
Test Code90582
CPT Codes
82530, 82570
Includes
Creatinine, Random Urine
Preferred Specimen
2 mL of an unpreserved random urine (second a.m. urine) submitted in a plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature
Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Kinetic • Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri nights; Report available: 4-6 days
Reference Range
Cortisol,Free,2nd Void Urine | 3.5-87.1 mcg/g creat |
≤6 Months | 2-28 mg/dL | |
7-11 Months | 2-31 mg/dL | |
1-2 Years | 2-110 mg/dL | |
3-8 Years | 2-130 mg/dL | |
9-12 Years | 2-160 mg/dL | |
>12 Years Male | 20-320 mg/dL | |
>12 Years Female | 20-275 mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Urinary free cortisol is useful in the detection of patients with Cushing's syndrome for whom free cortisol concentrations are elevated.