Test Code CORTA Cortisol AM
Specimen Required
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube (Green) or
Serum Separator Tube (Yellow)
Avoid hemolyzed specimens as results may be affected
Specimen Handling and Stability
Handle and store specimens in stoppered containers to avoid contamination and evaporation.
Centrifuge specimen to remove the plasma/serum from the cellular material after collection.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated : 5 Days
Frozen : 4 Weeks
CPT Code
82533