Cortisol, Saliva

Test Code

SALCOR

Specimen Name

Cortisol, Saliva

CPT Codes

  • 82533

Collect

Salivette Collection Device

Stability

Refrigerated 3 weeks

Volume

1 mL or more of saliva

Minimum Volume

swab must be fully saturated

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-4 days

Components

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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