Test Directory
4204 Cortisol, Serum
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8°C
AM: 4.3-22.4 ug/dL
PM: 3.1-16.7 ug/dL
PM: 3.1-16.7 ug/dL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24 hrs
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
To help diagnose Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease.
CPT Codes
82533
