Cortisone and Cortisol, Free 24hr Urine
Order Name
CORTISON U
Test Number: 4504020
Revision Date 08/26/2024
Test Number: 4504020
Revision Date 08/26/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Cortisone and Cortisol, Free 24hr Urine
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 100mL (10mL) | Urine, 24-hour | Sterile Urine container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | VOLUME: 100 mL aliquot (min 10 mL aliquot NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.) COLLECTION: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning) in a plastic bottle. Screw the lid on securely. (It is acceptable to collect cortisol with boric acid or HCl preservative.) Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 Days, Refrigerated : 14 Days, Frozen: 14 Days (FREEZE/THAW CYCLE Stable x3) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | N/A |
| CPT Code(s) | 82530x2 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |