CORTISOL, SERUM (EVENING SAMPLE)
| 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 : Four hours fasting is recommended. Sample must be drawn between 3-5 p.m |
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Report Delivery : Same day |
CORTISOL, SERUM (EVENING SAMPLE)
| Test Code | C-68 |
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| Test Description | **CORTISOL, SERUM (EVENING SAMPLE) |
| Clinical Category | ADRENAL GLAND DISORDERS |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum . Diurnal variation present; take sample between 3-5 p.m. 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 |