Specimen Requirements
Title
CORTISOL
Specimen Requirement
Serum Separator. Collect, allow to clot 30-60 mins. Centrifuge and Refrigerate.
AM, Total or Base line serum Cortisol must be drawn between 7am and 9am.
PM serum Cortisol must be drawn between 3pm and 5pm.
Methodology
Stability
Room Temp 8 hours; Refrigerated 48 hours; Frozen 7 days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
1 Day Performed Mon-Sat
Clinical Use
To help diagnose adrenal insufficiency and Addison disease, conditions in which the adrenal glands do not function properly.
Test Code
CORTM