CORTISOL, MIDNIGHT, SERUM
| Total cortisol concentrations are decreased in Addison’s disease and increased in Cushing’s disease and in other conditions of glucocorticoid excess |
Pre-test Information : Sample to be drawn 11p.m–12 midnight. 4 hours fasting is recommended |
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Report Delivery : SAME DAY |
CORTISOL, MIDNIGHT, SERUM
| Test Code | C-69 |
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| Test Description | **CORTISOL, MIDNIGHT, SERUM |
| Clinical Category | ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum . Take sample between 11 p.m–12 midnight. Specify time and date on sample container and test request form. Four hours fasting is recommended |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |