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COSYNTROPIN STIMULATION (CORTISOL) (COSYT)
Test Code81624
Alias/See Also
ACTH Stimulation
CPT Codes
82533 X 3
Includes
Includes:
Cortisol, Baseline (COR0M, SIM 84983)
Cortisol, 30 Minute (COR30M, SIM 84984)
Cortisol, 60 Minute (COR60M, SIM 84985)
Cortisol, Baseline (COR0M, SIM 84983)
Cortisol, 30 Minute (COR30M, SIM 84984)
Cortisol, 60 Minute (COR60M, SIM 84985)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma, each specimen
Instructions
This test requires the collection of 3 specimens. Collect the first as a baseline specimen. The second specimen will be collected 30 minutes post ACTH injection. The third specimen will be collected 60 minutes post injection.
Transport Container
Preferred: Light green top; Acceptable: Gold top, Plain red top
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Clinical Significance
Test for adrenal function.
