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SQ: CORTR
Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint Health - Peoria Methodist
Reporting Name
Cortisol
Method Name
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Required
One 6mL gold top or plain red
Sample should be at room temperature prior to testing.
Storage/Transport Information
Centrifuged gold top or 1 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL)
Unacceptable: Plasma samples, gross hemolysis, samples stored at room temperature longer than 24 hours.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 12 Months
Minimum Volume
Minimum volume: 0.5mL
Performed
Sunday - Saturday