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Cortisol, PM

Test Code
4213X


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL minimum)


Instructions
 Collect specimen between 3-5pm. Indicate collection time on specimen container and requisition.


Transport Container
SST or no additive (red-top)


Specimen Stability
 Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Immunoassay

Report Available
Next day


Reference Range
Accompanies report


Clinical Significance
Cortisol is increased in Cushing's disease and decreased in Addison's disease.




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