CORTISOL 30MIN POST(B), CORTISOL 6OMIN POST(B), CORTISOL 90MIN POST(B),

Message
SEND OUT/BOSTON


Test Code
CORT STUDY


Alias/See Also
STIMULATION TEST, ACTH STIMULATION


Includes
CORTISOL- TIMED


Preferred Specimen
SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE


Minimum Volume
2 MLS


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE , SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.EACH BLOOD DRAW SHOULD BE AFTER 30 MIN AFTER STIMULATION MEDICATION, 60 Mins (1HR) Post stimulation medication,90 MIN(1.5HR) after stimulation medication.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBES


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.


Methodology
Chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
TAT 3-7 DAYS


Reference Range
30 MINUTES: NOT ESTABLISHED
60 MINUTES:> 20 ug/dL
90 MINUTES: NOT ESTABLISHED


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 30 MIN POST STIMULATION
CORTISOL 60 MIN POST STIMULATION
CORTISOL 90 MIN POST STIMULATION


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.