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CORTISOL 30MIN POST(B), CORTISOL 6OMIN POST(B), CORTISOL 90MIN POST(B),
MessageSEND OUT/BOSTON
Test Code
CORT STUDY
Alias/See Also
STIMULATION TEST, ACTH STIMULATION
Includes
CORTISOL- TIMED
Preferred Specimen
SERUM: GOLD TOP TUBE
Minimum Volume
2 MLS
Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE , SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.EACH BLOOD DRAW SHOULD BE AFTER 30 MIN AFTER STIMULATION MEDICATION, 60 Mins (1HR) Post stimulation medication,90 MIN(1.5HR) after stimulation medication.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBES
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.
Methodology
Chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
TAT 3-7 DAYS
Reference Range
30 MINUTES: NOT ESTABLISHED
60 MINUTES:> 20 ug/dL
90 MINUTES: NOT ESTABLISHED
60 MINUTES:> 20 ug/dL
90 MINUTES: NOT ESTABLISHED
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
Additional Information
CORTISOL 30 MIN POST STIMULATION
CORTISOL 60 MIN POST STIMULATION
CORTISOL 90 MIN POST STIMULATION
