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Cortisol, AM

Test Code
CORTA


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Specimen should be collected between 6:00 A.M and 10:00 A.M., 8:00A.M. is optimum time of collection. Freeze serum.


Transport Container
SST Tube


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Stable for 8 hours at 20-25 °C, 2 days at 2-8 °C,1 month at -20 °C Freeze only once




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.