Cortisol (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100387

Alias/See Also

LAB61: Cortisol | CORTU|CORTR

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
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
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
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3; MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 3

Instructions

Adult: Minimum 2.5 mL blood *Pediatric minimum: 1 full microtainer*

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 serum or plasma be physically separated from contact with cells within two hours from the time of collection. Separated specimens are stable for 2 days at 20 to 25°C, 7 days at 2 to 8°C. Stored specimens mustbe inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.

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

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

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

LCMH 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: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

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

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

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

Last Updated: September 19, 2023

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