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Cortisol, Stimulation Study
MessageLab to Order Only - Laboratory Communication 'Lab to Order' must be entered by the clinical staff and coordinate with Laboratory staff for collections.
Test Code
CORTSTIM
Alias/See Also
Cort Stim
Testing for WMC, PCMH and TCH are performed at WyMCC.
Testing for WMC, PCMH and TCH are performed at WyMCC.
Includes
Cortisol
Baseline Cortisol
30 Minute Cortisol
60 Minute Cortisol
90 Minute
Baseline Cortisol
30 Minute Cortisol
60 Minute Cortisol
90 Minute
Instructions
Timing is crucial for collection. When solution or medication is received on unit arrange baseline or fasting collection time with RN. Ingestion, infusion or injection must be done within 30 minutes after baseline/fasting specimen collection. Subsequent order time begins after ingestion, infusion or injection is complete. Lab to order the specified time collections requested.
Setup Schedule
Continuously; Sunday through Saturday
Report Available
Daily
Reference Range
A normal response cutoff for cosyntropin (ACTH) stimulation is
considered a peak cortisol > 13.5 mcg/dL (intravenous ACTH) or > 12.0 mcg/dL (intramuscular
ACTH)
considered a peak cortisol > 13.5 mcg/dL (intravenous ACTH) or > 12.0 mcg/dL (intramuscular
ACTH)
Clinical Significance
Response to infusion of synthetic ACTH (cosyntropin) in the assessment of adrenal insufficiency.
Performing Laboratory
Performed on-site
Additional Information
Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy, Total
