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Test Code LAB3166 CORTISOL BASELINE

Performing Laboratory

 

Mohawk Valley Health System Laboratory

Day(s) Performed

Performed: Daily

Routine TAT: Same Day

Available as a STAT test

Specimen Collection and Handling

First Sample (baseline): Draw before administering Cosyntropin.

Collect mint green top lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST), gold top serum separator tube (SST), or red top (serum).

Storage

Serum and plasma are stable for 2 days at 2-8 °C and 7 days at ≤ -20 °C.