Cortisol by LC-MS/MS, Serum or Plasma
Test Mnemonic
PCORT
CPT Codes
- 82533 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
2143-6
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Frozen | Specimen should be collected between 8-10 a.m. Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Specimen should be collected between 8-10 a.m. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Frozen | Specimen should be collected between 8-10 a.m. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer into standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 6 months |
Days Performed
Wed, Sat
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
Special Info
Specimen should be collected between 8 - 10 a.m. This test is New York DOH approved.