Test Entry - Detail

Cortisol


General
  Clinical Use: Diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease or other cortisol deficient states.
Ideally collect as an early morning sample between 0800-0900 if possible.
  Availability: Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
 
  Code: COR
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample chilled.
  Hyperlink:
  Reference Interval:
Full-Term Infants:
0d to <1m     50-400
1m to <13y    80-600
0800-0900:
13y to <16y   100-600 
16y to <120y  150-700


Collection Requirements
  Container: Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume: 500uL
  Collection Instructions:


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN)
EDTA (LAVENDER)
EDTA with gel-PPT (PEARL)
  Processing Instructions:
  Minimum Assay Volume: 200uL
  Stability: 5 days chilled
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample chilled.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Core Biochemistry Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8140
Core Biochemistry QEII Medical Centre 6383 4093
Core Biochemistry Royal Perth Hospital 9224 1176


Last Updated : 09-04-2025 18:13