Cortisolfreepnl24hur

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC: 43126-2
Short code: Cortisol Free Pnl 24h Ur
Synonyms: Cortisol Free Pnl 24h Ur
Category: hormone
Sample: serum
Container: Red-top tube (SST)
Units: N/A
Ref low: 6.2
Ref high: 19.4
Critical range: 3 N/A – 50 N/A
Fasting: false
Population: adult
Sex: all
Age range: 18–65 years
CPT: 82533
SNOMED: 34350002
Specimen volume: 5 mL
Stability: Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max: 500
Lipemia max: 1000
Icterus max: 500
TAT: 4–24 hours
Order: routine

Reference range

Morning: 6.2-19.4 μg/dLN/A

Specimen: serum

Typically collected in the morning (8-10 AM). Inform your provider if taking steroid medications.

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