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Cortisol, PM, Serum
Test CodeCortisol PM - NCMC
CPT Codes
82533
Preferred Specimen
In-Patient: 1.0 mL plasma from Lithium Heparin
Out-Patient: 1.0 mL serum from Serum SST or Red Top
Out-Patient: 1.0 mL serum from Serum SST or Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
To test for adrenal cortical hyperfunction (Cushing’s syndrome)
- Inpatients: Obtain a cortisol a.m. at 8 a.m. on day 1 (Cortisol AM), and a cortisol p.m. at 8 p.m. on day 1(Cortisol PM). At 11 p.m. on day 1, give patient a 1 mg tablet of dexamethasone (Decadron®). Obtain cortisol a.m. at 8 a.m. on day 2 (Cortisol AM)
- Outpatients: Contact Outpatient Oncology at 970-378-3807 to schedule test.
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
Serum SST or Red Top – Separated* | Room Temp | 8 hours |
Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
Frozen | >48 hours |
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, plasma
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
3.09-16.66 µg/dL
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory