Test Code CORTAM Cortisol, AM, Serum
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Morning (8 a.m.) specimen is preferred.
Note: 1. If multiple specimens are drawn, send separate orders for each specimen.
2. Include time of draw.
3. Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Reference Values
5.3-22.5 µg/dL
Test performed on day shift only.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82533