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Cortisol, PM

CPT 82533

Test Details

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

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

State collection time and date.

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.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Reference Range

PM: 2.3−11.9 μg/dL

Storage Instructions

Room temperature

Causes for Rejection

Citrate plasma specimen; improper labeling

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
104026 Cortisol - PM 9812-9 104026 Cortisol - PM ug/dL 9812-9
Order Code104026
Order Code NameCortisol - PM
Order Loinc9812-9
Result Code104026
Result Code NameCortisol - PM
UofMug/dL
Result LOINC9812-9