Cortisol urine 24h
23.32
24 hr urine collection. No preservative
Biochemistry
Fortnightly
14 days
Cobas e411
nmol/24hr
< 280 nmol/24 hr.
The current assay was implemented on 30 October 2023. Compared with the previous assay ( RI <380 nmol/24 hr) results are approximately 55% lower.
10%
Urinary cortisol is restricted to patients being investigated or monitored for Cushing's Syndrome.
Testing for "non medically indicated reasons" can be performed if the patient is willing to pay $25.
To arrange payment ph: 07 8398606 ext 96142.
Dr Stephen Du Toit, Chemical Pathologist (07 8398606 ext94921)
For interfering substances with % cross reactivity (this applies to the urinary cortisol assay only) see the attachment in reference interval attachments
3 ml of 24 hour urine. State total volume.
CORTU
$CORTU
30173-9
