Cortisol, A.M.

Cortisol, A.M.

Test Code

4212
82533
4212
82533
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Clinical Significance

Cortisol, A.M. - Cortisol is increased in Cushing's Disease and decreased in Addison's Disease (adrenal insufficiency).

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

0-3 Days (infants)  
  Premature (31-35 Weeks) ≤15.0 mcg/dL
  Term ≤14.0 mcg/dL
4 Days-1 Month Not established
2-11 Months 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 3.0-23.0 mcg/dL
1-17 Years 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 3.0-25.0 mcg/dL
>17 Years 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 4.0-22.0 mcg/dL

Alternative Name(s)

Cortisol AM,AM Cortisol,Hydrocortisone, A.M.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

0-3 Days (infants)  
  Premature (31-35 Weeks) ≤15.0 mcg/dL
  Term ≤14.0 mcg/dL
4 Days-1 Month Not established
2-11 Months 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 3.0-23.0 mcg/dL
1-17 Years 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 3.0-25.0 mcg/dL
>17 Years 8 a.m. (7-9 a.m.) specimen 4.0-22.0 mcg/dL

Alternative Name(s)

Cortisol AM,AM Cortisol,Hydrocortisone, A.M.
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen between 7-9 a.m. Indicate the collection time on the specimen container and test requisition.

Note: Assay is not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 28 days

Setup Schedule

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1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Collect specimen between 7-9 a.m. Indicate the collection time on the specimen container and test requisition.

Note: Assay is not recommended when patient is receiving prednisone/prednisolone therapy due to cross reactivity with the antibody used in this assay
Serum separator tube (SST)
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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