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Cortisol - Urine

Alternate names:
UFC, Urine Free Cortisol
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
CORU24
Specimen types:
24 hour Urine
Container types:
24 hour urine - PLAIN bottle
Collection Instructions:

24 hour urine, plain bottle, a 50 mL aliquot is referred out along with the recorded total 24 hrs volume.

 Patient Collection Instructions

 

Notes:

Not useful in excluding hypoadrenalism.

Measurements on random (spot) specimens are of little value

Frequency:
Mon-Fri
Result Turnaround Time:
4-7 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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