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Test ID BLOD1257 Cortisol Post Suppression

Important Note

This test code is to be used in conjunction with the Dexamethasone Suppression Test.

 

Drugs causing falsely elevated results include: Corticosterone, 11-deoxycorticosterone, Fludrocortisone, 6-methylprednisolone (Solumedrol), Prednisolone, and Hydrocortisone (pharmaceutical cortisol).

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum 

Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature     8 hours     
 Refrigerated     14 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     Greater than 14 days     

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Bismarck

CPT

82533