First line test for diagnosis of adrenal disorders. Cortisol is subject to a diurnal rhythms. A random cortisol is only useful if it is found to be very high indicating the need for further investigation of Cushing’s.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0038
Turn Around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: 24 Hours
In-Patient: 24 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Minimum volume – 250µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood.
Ref. Range Notes
Units
nmol/L