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Cortisol, Four Specimens

CPT 82533(x4)

Test Details

Result Turnaround Time

1 - 2 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Special Instructions

Please refer to the directions for Sequential Sampling.

This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Gel-barrier tube (preferred) or red-top tube

Collection Instructions

If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions

Room temperature

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
026948 Cortisol (4 Specimens) 014077 Cortisol #1 (Base) ug/dL 43215-3
026948 Cortisol (4 Specimens) 014084 Cortisol #2 ug/dL 21223-3
026948 Cortisol (4 Specimens) 014092 Cortisol #3 ug/dL 12557-5
026948 Cortisol (4 Specimens) 014100 Cortisol #4 ug/dL 12558-3
Order Code026948
Order Code NameCortisol (4 Specimens)
Order Loinc
Result Code014077
Result Code NameCortisol #1 (Base)
UofMug/dL
Result LOINC43215-3
Order Code026948
Order Code NameCortisol (4 Specimens)
Order Loinc
Result Code014084
Result Code NameCortisol #2
UofMug/dL
Result LOINC21223-3
Order Code026948
Order Code NameCortisol (4 Specimens)
Order Loinc
Result Code014092
Result Code NameCortisol #3
UofMug/dL
Result LOINC12557-5
Order Code026948
Order Code NameCortisol (4 Specimens)
Order Loinc
Result Code014100
Result Code NameCortisol #4
UofMug/dL
Result LOINC12558-3