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CORTISOL, RANDOM
MessageCentrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Test Code
CORRN
CPT Codes
82533
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA) or
1 Green tube (Lithium heparin)
1 Green tube (Lithium heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum and red cells within 2 hours.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8°C up to 7 days
- 15-30°C up to 8 hours
- Frozen samples are stable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
- AM: 6.7-22.6 ug/dL
- PM: <10 ug/dL
- Random: 0.4-22.6 ug/dL
Clinical Significance
Used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the adrenal gland
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB2 (Chemistry, Beckman DxI)
Last Updated: June 8, 2023