- SALCOR
Cortisol, Saliva
Specimen:
Test Code
SALCOR
Specimen Name
Cortisol, Saliva
Collect
Salivette Collection Device
Submit
1 mL or more of saliva
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated 3 weeks
Methodology
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Performed
Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-4 days
Reported
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CPT Codes
- 82533
Components
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Additional Information
Do not collect specimen within 60 minutes after eating a meal, within 12 hours after consuming alcohol, immediately after brushing teeth or after any activity that may cause gums to bleed. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water 10 minutes before specimen collection. Recommended collection time is between 11 pm - 1 am
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