Cortisol, P.M.
Also known as: Hydrocortisone, P.M., Cortisol PM, PM Cortisol
Use
Cortisol, P.M. measures cortisol levels in the blood during the late afternoon, useful in evaluating disorders of cortisol production such as Cushing’s disease (elevated cortisol) and Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency).
Special Instructions
Collect specimen between 3–5 p.m.; indicate collection time on specimen container and test requisition. Assay is not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross-reactivity with the antibody used in this assay.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plastic screw‑cap vial
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen between 3–5 p.m.; indicate collection time on container and requisition.
Patient Preparation
Assay not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
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