Cortisol 60 Minute Response
Order Code
Test Summary
Cortisol is increased in Cushing's Disease and decreased in Addison's Disease (adrenal insufficiency).
Aliases
- Cortisol Level
- Cortisone
- Hydrocortisone
- Hydroxycorisone
- Cortisol (serum)
- Cortisol Level (serum)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered. Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 4 days
- Frozen = 12 months
Limitations
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unacceptable Specimens
Order Code
EPIC (Premier) Code
Includes
CPT Code
- 82533
Billing Code
- 300203
CPT Statement
Methodology
FDA Status
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
Testing Laboratory
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Reference Range
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered. Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature = 24 hours
- Refrigerated = 4 days
- Frozen = 12 months