Cortisol, LC/MS, Saliva, 4 Samples
Also known as: Compound F, Hydroxycortisone
Use
This assay measures cortisol in saliva collected at four specified time points. It supports evaluation of disorders related to adrenal function, such as Cushing syndrome and Addison disease, as well as pituitary disorders and congenital adrenal hyperplasia, by providing multiple time-point cortisol profiling.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
2-6 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Saliva
Volume
0.5 mL (each of four separate Salivette® Cortisol with blue screw-cap)
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL (each)
Container
Salivette® Cortisol with blue screw-cap; Super SAL™ or Super SAL2™ Universal Saliva Kit acceptable
Collection Instructions
Collect saliva at least 60 minutes after brushing teeth, meals, or oral medications, and 10 minutes after rinsing mouth. Place swab in cheek for ~2 minutes without chewing. Return swab to Salivette, replace stopper, refrigerate immediately.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; white-top Salivette® collection devices
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 21 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |