CORTISOL, FREE, 24-HOUR URINE
| This assay is preferred as a screening test for Cushing syndrome. It also helps in the diagnosis of Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism due to excessive licorice consumption. The test has limited usefulness in the evaluation of Adrenal insufficiency |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : SAME DAY |
CORTISOL, FREE, 24-HOUR URINE
| Test Code | C-71 |
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| Test Description | **CORTISOL, FREE, 24-HOUR URINE |
| Clinical Category | ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS |
| Sample | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Collect urine with 10 g of boric acid to maintain sample integrity. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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| Reporting Time | DAILY |