Cortisol (P.M.), Serum or Plasma - Huntsville Hospital Health System Laboratory

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Note: P.M. Cortisol must be scheduled at 4 p.m., unless otherwise specified.

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

Draw blood from a fasting patient, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.

Notes:

1. Include time of draw on request form.

2. If multiple specimens are drawn, send separate request form for each specimen.

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Plasma,lithium heparin / Serum	RT, spun	24 hrs
	Refrigerated, spun	4 days

Monday through Sunday

82533

HHA1385

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Test Name	LOINC Code
Cortisol (P.M.), Serum or Plasma	9812-9