Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Diurnal variation present; take specimen between 7-11 am. Specify time and date on sample container and test request form. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 48 hrs

Stability (Frozen): 2 weeks

Method: CLIA

Comment: Also see CORTISOL, STIMULATION BY ACTH; CORTISOL SUPPRESSION BY DEXAMETHASONE.

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 – 15 days

Usage: Total cortisol concentrations are decreased in Addison’s disease and increased in Cushing’s disease and in other conditions of glucocorticoid excess.

Specialty: Endocrinologist

Disease: Disorders of Adrenal Gland

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: Sample must be drawn between 7-11 am.