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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Cortisol, plasma

PATIENT INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Cortisol, plasma  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
CORT
Test Workstation :
E8011
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Green top (lithium heparin)tube
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
500 uL
Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Storage:
Shipping- Send Refrigerated; Storage- Room Temp: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 12 months
Availability:
24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Methodology:
Roche-ECLIA Competition principle
Special Instructions:
Note: Due to the circadian rhythm of cortisol levels in serum and plasma, the sample collection time must be noted. Pay special attention to collection times for serial testing.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
4 hours
CPT Code:
82533
Synonyms:
Hydrocortisone, serum

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