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HelpTest Code LAB1905 Cortisol
Aliases
CORT
Specimen Type
Serum/Plasma:
Light Green Top Tube-Lithium Heparin (Preferred)
Purple Top Tube-EDTA
Gold Top Tube-SST
Red Top Tube-Plain
Processing Instructions
CENTRIFUGE sample per procedure.
Store and send sample refrigerated via courier.
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 1.5mL
Minimum: 0.6mL
Temperature
Refrigerated
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 5 days
TAT
Routine: 250 minutes
STAT: 90 minutes
Test Components
Cortisol
CPT
82533
Performing Section
Chemistry