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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Cortisol, Serum

CPT Code(s): 82533
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation:Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube.(Min: 0.6 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated.
Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 3 months
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • Compound FCorticosteroidsCortisolCortisol, SerumCortrosyn Stimulation TestDexamethasone SuppressionDiurnal Corticoids