Test ID BLOD1726 Cortisol, Free and Total, LC/MS
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Lavender (EDTA) tube - plasma
Collect serum/plasma and aliquot into 2 separate transport tubes, with 1 mL serum/plasma (0.7 mL minimum) in each transport tube. Specify time of day specimen was collected.
Do not use gel barrier or serum separator tubes.
Affected by hemolysis but not by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.4 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 Days | Preferred Transport |
| Frozen | 1 Year |
Performed Test Frequency
Sunday - Friday
Report Available
5 - 10 days
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, Equilibrium Dialysis
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly forwards to Quest San Juan Capistrano
CPT
82530
82533
Interface Build Information
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 5791 | CORTISOL FREE |
| 27999 | CORTISOL TOTAL |