Test Name

• CORTISONE, SERUM, LCMS

Test Code

• 1538

Test Synonym

• Cortisone, Serum

Minimum Volume

• 0.5 mL

Specimen Type

• Serum Or Plasma

Primary Container

• Serum Separator Tube, Plain Red Top Tube, Lavender Top Tube, Green Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Plasma, Transfer Tube- Serum

Transport Temp

• Frozen

Specimen Requirements

• 0.5 mL SERUM OR PLASMA

Specimen Retention

• Serum/plasma must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum/plasma in a plastic transport tube from a Gel-barrier tube, red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube