Test Details
Methodology
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Result Turnaround Time
6 - 15 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.
Special Instructions
Available for 2 time points
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Saliva
Volume
1 mL (each specimen) per time point indicated
Container
Salivette collection device: Specialized kits are now available for salivary testing (PeopleSoft No. 123724). To order, please contact your local Labcorp representative.
Collection Instructions
Note: Label each tube with patient's name, collection time and date. Submit specimens simultaneously on the same request form.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 5 months |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502120 | Salivary Cortisol X2, Timed | 54235-7 | 502125 | #1 Salivary Cortisol | ug/dL | 51495-0 |
| 502120 | Salivary Cortisol X2, Timed | 54235-7 | 502127 | #2 Salivary Cortisol | ug/dL | 51494-3 |
| Order Code | 502120 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Salivary Cortisol X2, Timed | |||||
| Order Loinc | 54235-7 | |||||
| Result Code | 502125 | |||||
| Result Code Name | #1 Salivary Cortisol | |||||
| UofM | ug/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 51495-0 | |||||
| Order Code | 502120 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Salivary Cortisol X2, Timed | |||||
| Order Loinc | 54235-7 | |||||
| Result Code | 502127 | |||||
| Result Code Name | #2 Salivary Cortisol | |||||
| UofM | ug/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 51494-3 |