Cortisol, AM
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Alternate Names
Morning Cortisol
SoftLab Order Code
CORTA
Epic Order Name
CORTISOL, AM
Epic Order ID
LAB3048
Laboratory
Cary
Raleigh
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST - (Gold Top Serum Separator tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1 full gold microtainer
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated - sample is stable 8 hours at room temperature, otherwise refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Whole blood not separated from cells within 2 hours, QNS
CPT Codes
82533