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Cortisol (Dexamethasone Suppressed)

eDH Procedure Code(s)

LAB2377

Test Information

Cortisol measurements of >1.8 mcg/dL will reflex to dexamethasone measurement at ARUP at an additional charge when requested at order entry.

Order Questions

LAB2377 Cortisol (Dexamethasone Suppressed)
  • If cortisol is not suppressed, do you want a dexamethasone measurement?

Specimen Information

Specimen Type Specimen Source Acceptable Containers Minimum Test Volume (mL)
Blood Blood, Venous GrnLH-R 0.1
Blood Blood, Venous GrnLHM-R 0.1

Shipping and Handling

Processing Instructions: N/A

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A

Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 7 Days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 1 Year

Test Components

Component LOINC Code
CORTISOL (SUPPRESSED) 2143-6

Turnaround Time (TAT)

STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours

CPT Code(s)

LAB2377 Cortisol (Dexamethasone Suppressed): 82533

Performing Lab Section

Chemistry

Performing Lab(s)

Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)