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Cortisol, Total

Test Code

367

CPT Code(s)

82533

Test Code

367

CPT Code(s)

82533

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Clinical Significance

Cortisol, Total - Cortisol is increased in Cushing's Disease and decreased in Addison's Disease (adrenal insufficiency).

Test Resources

Test FAQ

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

0-3 Days (infants)
Premature (31-35 Weeks)	a.m. or p.m. ≤15.0 mcg/dL
Term	a.m. or p.m. ≤14.0 mcg/dL
4 Days-1 Month	a.m. or p.m. Not established
2-11 Months	a.m. 3.0-23.0 mcg/dL p.m. Not established
1-17 Years	a.m. 3.0-25.0 mcg/dL p.m. 3.0-17.0 mcg/dL
Adult 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen	4.0-22.0 mcg/dL
Adult 4 p.m. (3-5 p.m.) specimen	3.0-17.0 mcg/dL

Alternative Name(s)

Cortisol, Serum,Hydrocortisone,Total Cortisol

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

0-3 Days (infants)
Premature (31-35 Weeks)	a.m. or p.m. ≤15.0 mcg/dL
Term	a.m. or p.m. ≤14.0 mcg/dL
4 Days-1 Month	a.m. or p.m. Not established
2-11 Months	a.m. 3.0-23.0 mcg/dL p.m. Not established
1-17 Years	a.m. 3.0-25.0 mcg/dL p.m. 3.0-17.0 mcg/dL
Adult 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen	4.0-22.0 mcg/dL
Adult 4 p.m. (3-5 p.m.) specimen	3.0-17.0 mcg/dL

Alternative Name(s)

Cortisol, Serum,Hydrocortisone,Total Cortisol

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Note: Assay not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay.

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Note: Assay not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay.

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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