CORTISOL (AM) (B)

Message

SEND OUT/BOSTON

Test Code

CORT

Includes

CORTISOL-AM BLOOD DRAW

Preferred Specimen

SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE

Minimum Volume

2 MLS

Instructions

DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, CLOT, SPIN. SEND REFRIGERATED. THIS IS FOR AM CORTISOL LEVEL ONLY!!! BETWEEN 8-10 AM

Transport Container

ORIGINAL TUBE

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.

Methodology
Chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M-F

Report Available

TAT 3-7 DAYS

Reference Range

6-28 ug/dL

Clinical Significance

Cortisol is increased in Cushing's Disease and decreased in Addison's Disease (adrenal insufficiency).

Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Additional Information
CORTISOL (AM)

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.