Cortisol AM

Test Code: TD_CH134
CPT Code(s): 82533

$23

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

A.M. Cortisol

Test Includes

Cortisol AM

Methodology

Abbott Alinity chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Before 10am: 4.8-19.5 ug/dL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

14 days refrigerated
30 days frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.