Test Name

• CORTISOL, PM SPECIMEN

Test Code

• 3840

Test Synonym

• PM Cortisol

Minimum Volume

• 0.2 mL

Specimen Type

• Serum

Primary Container

• Serum Separator Tube, Plain Red Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Serum

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated

TAT

• 1 day

Specimen Requirements

• 1 mL SERUM DRAWN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4pm-8pm SST (gel-barrier) or a Red Top. If a Red Top is draw, centrifuge and transfer the serum to a plastic transport tube Due to the circadian rhythm of cortisol levels in serum, sample collection time must be noted