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Cortisol, Free, LC/MS
6461
Methodology: | Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography tandem Mass Spectrometer (UHPLC-MS/MS) |
Performed: | Wednesday |
Reported: | 2-8 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: None required Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR Red Top Tube – 0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: All human serum samples are considered to be potentially infectious and are to be treated as such. Follow all precaution for handling biological material. Use all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Centrifuge RED TOP tube and separate serum into a plastic specimen transport tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: After separation from cells: Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen : 30 days. Unacceptable Specimens: a. Whole Blood b. Not Frozen c. Grossly Lipemic d. Grossly Hemolyzed Note: This test is approved for All States. Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 82530 |