Cortisol - AM, PM or random
- Test Name:
- Cortisol - AM, PM or random
- Synonyms:
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Corticosteroid
Hydrocortisone
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Ordering Information:
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Test
Collect Time
Cortisol, AM
0700 – 1000 hrs
Cortisol, PM
1500 – 1800 hrs
Cortisol, random
No time restrictions
- Collection Device/Tube Type:
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1. EDM Base Lab: 5 mL blood - GOLD SST (gel)
2. CGY DSC: 4.5 mL blood - MINT LIHEP PST (gel)
3. NOTE: The preferred tube type at each testing site is acceptable at the alternate site
- Collection Instructions:
- Record time of collection on the specimen and the requisition
- Submission Requirements:
- 1 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
- Frequency of Testing:
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Daily
- Reference Range:
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- Comments:
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Calgary DSC:
• Biotin taken in doses >1 mg/day may interfere. For more information, see Biotin Interference - Last Reviewed:
- 03 May 2023
