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HelpTest Code CORTL Cortisol, Serum Timed
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: Timed Cortisol
Sunquest Order Code: CORTL
Px Order Code: LAB2509
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Mint
Acceptable: Gold
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Reference Range
~ 8AM: 6.7 – 22.6 ug/dL
~ 4PM: <10.0 ug/dL
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
N/A
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
2 Days Refrigerated
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Chemistry
CPT Code
82533
LOINC Code
2143-6
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Cortisol AM or Cortisol PM draw times are approximate. Individual patients wake/sleep cycles may vary. Specimens collected in a serum gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.