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Cortisol Free and Total
X328
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 |
CPT Code(s): | See individual tests |