CORTISOL
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CORT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 295
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 Hour
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 295
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 Hour
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.2 mL Serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube or 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
Refrigerate specimen after collection. Hemolysis may elevate cortisol results.
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube or 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
Refrigerate specimen after collection. Hemolysis may elevate cortisol results.
Volume: 0.2 mL Plasma
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Heparinized Plasma
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Heparinized Plasma
Collection Info:
Methods
Immunoassay
CPT Codes
82533
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
A.M.: 4.5 - 22.7 ug/dL
P.M.: 1.7 - 14.1 ug/dL
P.M.: 1.7 - 14.1 ug/dL