Cortisol 60 min Post (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

12307001025

Alias/See Also

LAB4001: Cortisol 60 Min Post ACTH | CORT60|60 MIN CORTROSYN STIMULATION TEST

CPT Codes
82533x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: YELLOW TOP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A; SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
OMH HOSPITAL LAB:YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A; SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
BEH HOSPITAL LAB:YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; MICRO LIME: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; LITHIUM HEP ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A; SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1; SST ALIQUOT: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Instructions

Collected only in the OR, as part of Interoperative PTH Protocol. Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer* Upstate: Test manually ordered by Chemistry personnel. Midlands: Testing not performed at Prisma Health Baptist or Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge

Transport Temperature

Lab only: It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. It is required that the plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Analyze fresh specimens, if possible. Separated samples may be stored 20 to 25°C for up to 8 hours, at 2 to 8°C for up to 48 hours and frozen for up to 3 months. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing. Do not exceed 5 freeze-thaw cycles. Specimens must be mixed THOROUGHLY after thawing, by LOW speed vortexing or by gently inverting, and centrifuged prior to use to remove red blood cells or particulate matter to ensure consistency in the results.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

PMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 30 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 30 min

RHR HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 30 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 30 min

THL HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 30 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 30 min

Last Updated: September 19, 2023

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