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Cortisol

Overview of Test

Quantitative determination of cortisol levels in human serum

Author

Kathryn

Specimen Types

Serum

Test Number

4267

Expected Turn Around Time

1 Day

CPT Codes

82533

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Collection Container or Device

Serum Separator Tube

Collection Instructions Attached

No collection instructions attached

Storage Details/ Stability Requirements

Temperature
Room Temp: (15-30°C)
Refrigeration: (2-8°C)
Time Period
8 Hours
48 hours

Transport Requirements

Refrigerated

Causes For Rejection

Incorrect specimen type;

Methodology

Competitive binding immunoenzymatic assay; Chemiluminescent substrate added to measure reaction by luminometer

Collection Instructions If Written

Allow specimen to clot while sitting upright for 30 minutes, centrifuge specimen within 2 hours. Refrigerate.

Department

Blood

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