Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Green Top (Na Heparin)
- Two Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
Submit
- 3 mL (Min:1 mL) Serum in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 3 mL (Min:1 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 3 mL (Min:1 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
- 3 mL (Min:1 mL) Plasma in Standard Transport Tube. Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Critical Frozen
- Separate serum from cells within 1 hour of draw.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
4-17 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 82542
Components
- 91631 - 18-HYDROXY CORT.
Last Updated: March 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am
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