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HelpTest Code LAB511 CORTISOL STIMULATION BASELINE
Specimen Information
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.2 mL | 5 days |
| Lithium Heparin (green top) | Plasma | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.5mL | 0.2 mL | 5 days |
Cortisol levels are drawn at specific intervals for this test.
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Daily / 1 day / Available STAT
Reference Range
Baseline: 4-23 ug/dL
A cortisol value of ≥18 ug/dL at the Baseline, 30 min, or 60 min sample is consistent with normal adrenal function.
The results of this assay can be falsely elevated due to the consumption of Biotin. Please instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 12 hours before blood collection.
CPT(s)
| Description | CPT Code |
| Cortisol Stimulation Baseline | 82533 |
If three cortisols are performed, 82533 will be billed x 1 and 80400 will be billed x 1.
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Instrumentation
Ortho Vitros 5600
Result Component(s)
| Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Access ID | LOINC |
| Cortisol, Stim Baseline | CORB | 43215-3 |
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Section
Chemistry-1
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes