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CORTISOL(RANDOM)(B)

Message
SEND OUT/BOSTON


Test Code
CORT RAN


Includes
CORTISOL-RANDOM


Preferred Specimen
SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE


Minimum Volume
2 MLS


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, CLOT, SPIN. SEND REFRIGERATED


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


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
3-16 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(PM)-RANDOM


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.