CORTISOL, SERUM (Esoterix)

Synonyms: Compound F; Hydrocortisone
Computer Code: (RCORTE)
Specimen Collection: 4 mL blood (red, gold, Li hep Na hep.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, freeze within 45 minutes. Min 0.1 mL serum.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency:
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82533
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII