Cortisol Free, Serum
					Order Name
					
						CORT FR S 
					
					
Test Number: 4503500
Revision Date 07/18/2023
				
			Test Number: 4503500
Revision Date 07/18/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code | 
|---|---|---|
| Cortisol Free, Serum | Equilibrium Dialysis | 2145-1 | 
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment | 
| Preferred | 1.6 mL (0.8 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) | Frozen | 
| Instructions | Notes: 1.6 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Separate within two hours of venipuncture. Transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. Special Instructions: Testing is performed at Esoterix Endocrinology Laboratory: ES#804020 Specimen Stability: Room temperature up to 7 days Refrigerated up to 7 days Frozen up to 6 months Freeze/thaw cycle: Stable X6 | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 6 - 10 days | 
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 504020 | 
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 504020 | 
| CPT Code(s) | 82530 | 
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |