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Cortisol Urinary Free

Order Code
004432
CPT
82530
Test Details
Synonyms

Urinary Free Cortisol

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

24-hour free cortisol test. Gold standard for Cushings screening.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

100 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3
Order Code
004432
CPT
82530
Test Details
Synonyms

Urinary Free Cortisol

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

24-hour free cortisol test. Gold standard for Cushings screening.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

100 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x3