Specimen Requirements

Title

Cortisol, Free and Total

Specimen Requirement

1-Plain red-top tube/2.0mL serum (0.7mL minimum). Spin to separate and send refrigerated.

Alt specimen: Lavender top

Methodology

Stability

Room temp: 48, Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 2 years

Reference Range

The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.

Turnaround

8-10 days

Clinical Use

Test Code

CFTSW