Cortisol Free, 24-Hour Urine
Order Name
CORT FR U
Test Number: 3602275
Revision Date 03/01/2023
Test Number: 3602275
Revision Date 03/01/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Cortisol Free, 24-Hour Urine
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Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 100 mL aliquot (10 mL aliquot ) | Urine, 24-hour | 24 hour Urine Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 10 mL aliquot (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Plastic urine container Container Detail: No Preserv Specimen Storage: Room Temperature Specimen Collection: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning) in a plastic bottle. Screw the lid on securely. (It is acceptable to collect cortisol with boric acid or HCl preservative.) HCl preservative or without a preservative.) Special Instructions: State 24-hour volume. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 6 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 004432 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 004432 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82530 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |