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Cortisol by LC-MS/MS, Serum or Plasma
2003250
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Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
CORT TMS
Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Wed, Sat
Reported
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Specimen should be collected between 8-10 a.m.
Collect
Serum separator tube, lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
| Adult Reference Ranges for Cortisol, Serum, µg/dL | |
|---|---|
| AM | 4.6-20.6 µg/dL |
| PM | 1.8-13.6 µg/dL |
| Stimulation 30-60 Minutes Post 0.25 mg Cosyntropin IV | Greater than 20.0 µg/dL |
| Pediatric Reference Ranges for Cortisol, Serum, µg/dL | |
|---|---|
| AM | |
| 1-12 months | 4.6-23.0 µg/dL |
| 1-5 years | 6.0-25.0 µg/dL |
| 6-17 years | 4.6-15.0 µg/dL |
| Stimulation 30-60 Minutes Post 0.25 mg Cosyntropin IV | |
| 1-12 months | 32.0-60.0 µg/dL |
| 1-5 years | 22.0-40.0 µg/dL |
| 6-17 years | 17.0-28.0 µg/dL |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82533
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2003251 | Cortisol by LC-MS/MS, Serum or Plasma | 2143-6 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Cortisol by LC-MS/MS, Serum or Plasma
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