Test Code 00049 Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen: Serum
Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume (Pediatric Volume): 0.1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Tube: Tiger-top (SST) tube or red-top tube
Collection: Separate serum within one hour; transfer into a plastic transport tube.
Performing Laboratory
Esoterix
Sent out to Mayo Medical Lab who then sends it to Esoterix
Temperature Requirements
Storage Instructions: Frozen