Cortisol, LC/MS, Saliva, 4 Samples
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Clinical significance
Test resources
Clinical focus
Details
Methodology
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Assay category
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Alternative name(s)
Compound F,Hydroxycortisone
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 0.5 mL saliva collected in each of four separate Salivette® Cortisol with blue screw-cap |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Super SAL™ or Super SAL2™ Universal Saliva Kit |
| Minimum volume | 0.2 mL (x4) |
| Collection instructions | a. Saliva collection should be done at the earliest 60 minutes after brushing teeth, a meal (liquid/solid food intake) or oral intake of medication and 10 minutes after rinsing the mouth with water in order to avoid contamination of the saliva by interfering substances. b. Remove the swab from the Salivette. c. Place the swab in the mouth, e.g. in your cheek, where it should remain for 2 minutes without chewing. If an extremely small amount of saliva is produced, leave the swab in the mouth for longer. d. Return the swab with the absorbed saliva to the Salivette. e. Replace the stopper. f. Refrigerate the Salivette immediately. |
| Transport container | Super SAL™ Universal Saliva Collection Kits |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 21 days Frozen: 6 months |
| Reject criteria | Hemolysis • White-top Salivette collection devices |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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