Cortisol, Random
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
SoftLab Order Code
CORT
Epic Order Name
CORTISOL, RANDOM
Epic Order ID
LAB61
Laboratory
Cary
Raleigh
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST - (Gold Top Serum Separator tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Neonatal minimum volume: 900 uL (two full gold top microtainers)
Neonatal minimum volume: 900 uL (two full gold top microtainers)
Storage or Stability
Ambient 8 hours; refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, hemolysis, lipemia, icterus, red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection
Instructions
If dropping a specimen off at one of our many draw stations, please specify AM, PM, or Random Cortisol on the requisition.
CPT Codes
82533