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General
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Clinical Use:
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Spot urine cortisol testing (UCOR) is only available for patients under 18 years, in the event that a 24hr collection cannot be obtained. For all other adult and paediatric requests please register as 24hr urine cortisol (UFC). |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Cortisol/Creatinine Ratio, |
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Code:
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UCOR |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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0d - 3y <40 nmol/mmol creatinine
3y - <9y <30 nmol/mmol creatinine
9y - <13y <20 nmol/mmol creatinine
13y - <18y <15 nmol/mmol creatinine
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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10mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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10mL |
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Stability:
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24 hours ambient; 3 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| HPLC/LCMS |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2396 |
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Last Updated : 10-12-2025 15:35 |