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Cortisol - blood

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

CORT

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Cortisol can be collected at any time of the day. Multiple collections in one day are sometimes helpful.

If the requesting doctor specifies "morning cortisol/"AM cortisol", the preferred collection period is between 0800 - 1000 hrs. "Afternoon cortisol"/"PM cortisol" is best collected between 1600 - 1700 hrs.

If there is any doubt do not send the patient away without documented consultation with a senior scientist. (9895 3471)

If request is in the context of a "dexamethasone suppression test" or "Short Synacthen Test" refer to these entries in this handbook for specific instructions

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Notes:

Endocrine consultation is suggested for dynamic testing

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

5 hours

Reference Interval:

Morning (6-10 am)	133-537 nmol/L
Afternoon(4-8pm)	68-327 nmol/L

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW