Cortisol
321
Information
Establish the diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency, Addison’s disease, adrenocortical hypersecretion, Cushing’s syndrome. Malfunction of the organs in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal cortex axis will result in alteration of the cortisol levels.
Synonyms: Compound F, Hydrocortisone
Methodology
ICMA
Specimen Required
SST, Serum. Volume 1 (0.5) mL. Stability: Ambient – 8 Hour(s), Refrigerated – 7 Day(s), Frozen – 30 Day(s)
CPT Code(s)
82533