Cortisol, A.M.

Cortisol, A.M.

Patient Preparation Assay is not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay

Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL serum

Instructions Collect specimen between 7-9 A.M. Indicate thecollection time on the specimen container and test requisition.

Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

• Ambient 5 days,
• Refrigerated 7 days

Methodology Chemiluminescence

Clinical Significance Cortisol is increased in Cushing’s disease and decreased in Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency)

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