Test Name

Cortisol

Test Code

517

Unit

ug/dL

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Cortisol

CPT Code

82533

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA)

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Stability:

4 days at 2 to 8 ^oC

12 months at -20 ^oC , Freeze only once.

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

Turn-Around-Time

One day.

Intended Use

The determination of Cortisol is used for the recognition and treatment of functional disorders of the adrenal gland,the pituitary, and the hypothalamus.

Limitations

Blood should be drawn at 06 AM and 10:30 AM to evaluate baseline diurnal variation.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation needed.

Reasons for Rejection

Do not use sodium citrate tube, Improper labelling.

Adult Reference Ranges

a.m. (morning) 6.02 to 18.4 ug/dL , p.m.