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Individual Tests:
Cortisol Baseline: LAB5210698
Cortisol 30 minutes: LAB5210697
Cortisol 60 minutes: LAB5210258

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
See Info


Alias/See Also
ACTH Stimulation, Rapid ACTH Test, Cortisol Response Test


CPT Codes
82533

Includes
Cortisol


Preferred Specimen
Draw one Gold top tube for each timed draw: Baseline, 30' and 60' post Cortrosyn
 
1mL serum per draw


Minimum Volume
Per timed draw: Whole blood: 700 uL (two full red or two light-green top microtainers) Serum/Plasma: 300 uL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top tube


Instructions
Order individual tests:
Cortisol Baseline: LAB5210698
Cortisol 30 minutees: LAB5210697
Cortisol 60 minutes: LAB5210258

Patients taking cortisone, hydrocortisone or any other corticosteroid should omit the pre-test does on the day of testing.


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 4 weeks


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed, contaminated, not enough volume



FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
See individual tests included in panel


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport



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.