CBG FREE CORT
Cortisol Free (CBG with Free Cortisol)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5161
Synonyms:
Cortisol Binding Globulin with Free Cortisol
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. The serum should be separated from the cells within one hour of collection.
2. Transfer the serum to a plastic transport tube before freezing.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 1 year
Refrigerated - 1 day
Room temperature - 1 day
CPT Codes:
82533 - Cortisol Total (EAP 30111862)
84449 - Corticosteroid Binding Globul CBG (EAP 30021356)
Method:
HPLC Tandem Mass Spectometry, RIA, calculation of free cortisol