| Test CODE | NAME |
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X328
Cortisol Free and Total
| Methodology: | See individual test |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 2 ml serum . Also acceptable: Red Top OR Lavender (EDTA)
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Centrifuge specimen. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube for Cortisol Free test. Label plainly as a.m. or p.m. collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions:Specimens collected in plasma separator tubes containing heparin. Grossly hemolyzed or heparinized specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Labs
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | see individual tests |