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Test Code LAB2042 CORTISOL STIMULATION 60 MINUTES

Important Note

Cortisol Stimulation T Tests are performed in Infusion on Shep 4. To Schedule a Cortisol Stimulation Test contact Infusion Scheduling at 847-6226. For billing, the baseline and 30-minutes cortisols should be billed CPT code 80400, for the 60-minute cortisol bill CPT 82533.
The results of this assay can be falsely elevated due to the consumption of Biotin. Please instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 12 hours before blood collection.

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC Legacy Code
LAB2042 COR60 FAH5794 26528-0 COR60

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.5 mL 0.2 mL 5 days
Lithium Heparin (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 0.5 mL 0.2 mL 5 days

Cortisol levels are drawn at specific intervals for this test.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 1 day / Available STAT

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Cortisol Stimulation 60 minutes 82533

 

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Reference Range

Baseline:  4-23 ug/dL

A cortisol value of ≥18 ug/dL at the Baseline, 30 min, or 60 min sample is consistent with normal adrenal function.
The results of this assay can be falsely elevated due to the consumption of Biotin. Please instruct patients to discontinue the use of vitamins or supplements that contain Biotin 12 hours before blood collection.

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC
Cortisol, Stim 60 min   COR60   26528-0