Cortisol, Serum LC/MS (LABCORP)

Message

Methodology: High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) tandem mass spectrometry Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#500092

Test Code

1231000473

Alias/See Also

LAB2163: Cortisol, Serum LC/MS | LABCORP EAP: 500154

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Frozen) Min Vol: .1

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Frozen) Min Vol: .1
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Frozen) Min Vol: .1
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Frozen) Min Vol: .1

Transport Temperature

Specimen: Plasma Volume: 2 mL Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Container: Ship in a screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport tube. Collection: Collect specimen in lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Centrifuge specimen within 24 hours of collection. Remove plasma, transfer plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube, and freeze. Ship frozen (preferred). To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Storage Instructions: Freeze

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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.