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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2511
Epic Description: CORTISOL, 11PM
Synonym
11pm Cortisol
Collection Limitations
This test should be colleted between 10 pm – 12 midnight. Collections outside of these times should be ordered as random cortisol (test code CORT, LAB61).
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.1 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
82533