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HelpTest Code CORES / 500154-EX CORTISOL, SERUM OR PLASMA
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| SoftID | CORES |
| EPIC | LAB10046 |
| Esoterix | 500154 |
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
Useful For
An indicator of adrenocortical function
This test should be ordered ONLY by a
pediatric endocrinology specialist or as a result of consultation
with a pediatric endocrinology specialist.
For all other patients, please order “CORTISOL” test code “CORT”.
Method Name
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)
Reference Values
PREMATURE INFANTS:
26-28 weeks, day 4: 1-11 ug/dL
31-35 weeks, day 4: 2.5-9.1 ug/dL
FULL-TERM INFANTS:
3 days: 1.7-14 ug/dL
7 days: 2.0-11 ug/dL
31 days-11 months: 2.8-23 ug/dL
CHILDREN 12 MONTHS-15 YEARS:
8:00 AM: 3.0-21 ug/Dl
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2-4 Days
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST)) – Minimum volume does not allow for repeat testing.
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot within 1 hour of draw and send frozen.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Must be spun/separated within: 1 Hour
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82533 | Cortisol, Total, Quantitative |
Performing Laboratory Location
Esoterix Laboratory Services (LabCorp Specialty Testing Group)
LOINC Code Information
2143-6
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – EDTA Plasma
Red Top Tube