Sign in →

Test Code LAB711 CORTISOL STIMUATION 30 MINUTES

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 0.5 mL 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 30 minutes                         82533

 

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC 
Cortisol, Stim 30 min   COR30   26530-6

 

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Section

Chemistry-1

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes