ACTH STIMULATION, 0 MIN CORTISOL

Test Code

LAB1238

CPT Codes
82533

Preferred Specimen

One 4.5 mL light green top tube
Pediatric: One light green top microtainer

Other Acceptable Specimens

Dark green top, red top, or gold top tube

Instructions

Sample must be centrifuged within one hour of collection.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Sunday-Saturday

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Camden Clark Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
United Hospital Center

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.