Cortisol - AM

Test Code

CORTISOL (AM)

Alias/See Also

Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Gold Top Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours. Separate if not tested within this time.
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 days
Frozen (-10°C or colder): 30 days

Methodology
Chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M-F

Report Available

TAT 3 - 7 days

Reference Range

6-28 ug/dL

Clinical Significance

Cortisol is increased in Cushing's Disease and decreased in Addison's Disease (adrenal insufficiency).

Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973

Last Updated: April 4, 2019

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