- Test Name
- Cortisol
- Aliases
- CORT; CT
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CORTI
- LOINC Test Code
- 14675-3
- Description and Primary Use
- Cortisol is the major glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Cortisol measurements are used as a direct monitor of adrenal status and an indirect measure of pituitary hyper or hypofunction.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 168
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
Timing is critical to sample collection. Levels are typically taken at 8 am or 4 pm
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Please consult specimen stability guide
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 28-Aug-19