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Epic EAP: LAB2513
Epic Description: CORTISOL, 8AM
Synonym
8AM Cortisol
Collection Limitations
Specimen should be collected between 7 am and 9 am. Specimens collected outside of these times should be ordered as a 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
Plasma or 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. Transport to laboratory. If not analyzed within 8 hours of collection, aliquot serum into plastic vial and refrigerate.
CPT Code Information
82533