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Cortisol, A.M. : 4212
Test CodeCORTAC or 4212
CPT Codes
82533
Instructions
Collect specimen between 7-9 a.m. Indicate the collection time on the specimen container and test requisition.
Assay not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay.
Assay not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Reference Range
0-3 Days (infants)
Premature (31-35 Weeks) ≤15.0 mcg/dL
Term ≤14.0 mcg/dL
4 Days-1 Month Not established
2-11 Months 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 3.0-23.0 mcg/dL
1-17 Years 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 3.0-25.0 mcg/dL
>17 Years 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 4.0-22.0 mcg/dL
Premature (31-35 Weeks) ≤15.0 mcg/dL
Term ≤14.0 mcg/dL
4 Days-1 Month Not established
2-11 Months 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 3.0-23.0 mcg/dL
1-17 Years 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 3.0-25.0 mcg/dL
>17 Years 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 4.0-22.0 mcg/dL
Clinical Significance
Cortisol is increased in Cushing's Disease and decreased in Addison's Disease (adrenal insufficiency).
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
