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Cortisol 15 Minute Response
Test CodeCORT15
CPT Codes
82533
Preferred Specimen
SST/GST Serum Only
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered. Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube."
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered. Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube."
Transport Container
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = 24 Hours
Refrigerated = 4 Days
Frozen = 12 months
Refrigerated = 4 Days
Frozen = 12 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
24/7
Report Available
Daily
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439
Last Updated: January 22, 2024
