Cortisol, A.M.
Also known as Cortisol AM, AM Cortisol, Hydrocortisone, A.M.
What it measures
- Cortisol, a.M.LOINC 9813-7
Specimen
- Specimen
- 1 mL serum
- Minimum volume
- 0.5 mL
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST)
- Temperature
- Room temperature
Collect specimen between 7-9 a.m. Indicate the collection time on the specimen container and test requisition. Note: Assay is not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay
Billing
CPT 82533