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CORTISOL

Test Code:162Specimen Collection:Serum
Component:

Cortisol

Method:

CL

Collection Notes:Collect the morning specimen between 7 - 9 AM. Collect the afternoon specimen between 3 – 5 PM. Record time of collection on specimen container and requisition.
Clinical Utility:Cortisol levels are increased in Cushing’s disease. Levels are decreased in Addison’s disease, and levels are affected in clinical depression.
CPT Code:82533Testing Location:AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (0.5 mL)

Refrigerated
 
5
 
Days
Frozen
 
3
 
Months