Cortisol (Random)*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Cortisol (Random)

For the quantitative determination of cortisol in serum.

Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers or methods may not be comparable.

Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics

Analyzer: Cobas Pro’s

Methodology: Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)

Acceptable: Gold top, serum gel

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send specimen in original tube.

2. Protect specimen from light.

3. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.

24 hrs 20-25^oC,
4 days 2-8^oC,
12 months -20^oC

Data interp statement on patient report:
Morning Hours: 6-10 am 4.82 - 19.5 ug/dl
Evening hours: 4-8 pm 2.47-11.9 ug/dl

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time:

1 day

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