Cortisol Stimulation
Test Code
PKSTM
Description
Collect
Collect blood in an 8-10 mL plain Red top or Serum Separator tube.
Pediatric Collection
If minimum volume cannot be obtained, contact Laboratory.
Unacceptable Conditions
Severe hemolysis, thawed samples for greater than 24 hours
Storage Transport Temp
Fully complete PK requisition, including drug dose amount, frequency, method, and date and time of last dose prior to draw.
Ship samples via overnight delivery on >3 lbs of dry ice.
Stability
Freeze at -20C. Up to 24 hours at room temperature.
Notes
Ship samples to be received Monday through Friday. Do not ship on Friday or Saturday. For shipping and detailed collection instructions, click here.
Performed
Weekdays
Methodology
HPLC
Turnaround Time
Within 10 Business days
Department
Pharmacokinetics Lab
Synonyms
HPLC (Adrenal Stimulation);pharmacokinetics (Adrenal stimulation);cosyntropin stimulation; cortisol
Study Offerings
RUO
CAP/CLIA
Reference Interval
By Report
CPT Code
80299
New York Approved
No: Run with Waiver
FDA
LDT