Cortisol

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 Leeds 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

Blood Sciences

Units

nmol/L