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Test Code Cort Cortisol

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8ml
  • Pediatric: 0.5mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST

  • Red Top

Plasma:
  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
  • Purple Top(K2/K3 EDTA)
  • Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)

Reference or Target Ranges

Adults Morning hours (6-10am) 6.0-18.4 ug/dL
Afternoon hours (4-8pm) 2.7-10.5 ug/dL

Reportable Units

ug/dL

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 500 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold
 25 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold
 1500 mg/dL
Other
 QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability



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Ambient
 24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C)
 4 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C)
 12 months

Performance Information



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Days and Time Performed
 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time
 Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability
 Yes
Performing Bench
 UH Chemistry, WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description
 Two step competition principle

Additional Information/Important Notes

Urine or saliva test requests must be submitted to MAYO for testing.

CPT Codes

82533