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Cortisol, 4 PM

Last Modified: 9/12/2013 8:03:33 AM


Specimen Requirements:

1.0 mL Serum in a SST Red Top Yellow Ring Tube
Collection Instructions:

Avoid Thaw/Freeze Cycles

Cortiosl, 4PM reference ranges are applicable to specimens collected between 3 and 5 pm.  For specimens collected outside this time period, please order a Cortisol, Random (CORT)
Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:

5 days Refrigerated
3 months Frozen

24 hours unspun
Reference Range:

2.4 - 12.8 ug/ml
Methodology: Chemiluminescence
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Stat Eligible: Yes
Days Performed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed: Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code: CORTP
Alternate Test Names: 4 PM Cortisol
CPT Coding: 82533

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