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HelpTest Code CORPM CORTISOL PM
EPIC Test ID
1230300659
Test Synonyms
CORTU|CORTISOL
Collection Requirements
Collection Tube: Red Top SST or Yellow Top SST Tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL serum
Collection Instructions
1. Ideally collect specimen's after 5 PM.
2. Centrifuge the specimen and separate the serum or plasma from cellular components within 2 hours of collection.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Submission Tube: Original collection tube
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL serum
Specimen Stability: Refrigerated 5 days, Frozen 4 weeks. Do not refreeze after thawing. Room Temperature storage is not recommended.
Transport: Refrigerated
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
CPT Code
82533
Loinc
9812-9
EAP
LAB2325