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Test Code CLAV Cortisol, Left Adrenal Vein, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering Guidance


For confirming the presence of synthetic steroids, order SGSS / Synthetic Glucocorticoid Screen, Serum.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Red top

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Collection Instructions:

1. Morning (8 a.m.) and afternoon (4 p.m.) specimens are preferred.

2. Include time of collection

3. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

Additional Information: If multiple specimens are collected, send a separate order for each specimen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Ambient  28 days
  Frozen  28 days

Reference Values

No established reference values

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

82533

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK