Test Code CORTB
Cortisol, Baseline (Before Stimulation Drugs Administered)
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ELCIA)
Useful for patients who are not, or not suspected to be, taking exogenous glucocorticoids. This test is recommended for routine testing.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible and send specimen refrigerated, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
No established reference values
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
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