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Test Code CORTA Cortisol AM

Important Note

Peak Levels 8-9 A.M.

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

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