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HelpTest Code CORTB Cortisol Timed Test (ACTH Stimulation)
Performing Laboratory
Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory
Test Includes
Baseline Cortisol, 30 minute Cortisol and 60 minute Cortisol
Useful For
This timed test is offered for the Dexamethasone Suppression Test, the Cortosyn Stimulation Test and the ACTH Stimulation Test. A baseline cortisol is collected. The appropriate medication is administered to the patient and cortisol levels are collected at 30 minutes and 60 minutes after the administration of the medication.
Special Instructions
Call Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory Office ext. 6406 to schedule test.
Specimen Required
| Container/Tube | |
| Acceptable | PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top |
| Acceptable | SST |
| Specimen Volume | 3.0mL |
| Minimum Volume | 1.0mL |
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
| Specimen | Temperature | Time Frame |
| Plasma | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 4 days |
| Serum-gel tube | Refrigerated 2-8°C | 4 days |
Updayed June 2020
Day(s) Test Set up
Monday through Friday
Methodology
ECLIA: Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
CPT Code
82533
Loinc Code
Baseline Cortisol: 43215-3
Cortisol 30 min: 12566-6
Cortisol 60 min: 12567-4