Cortisol, P.M.

Cortisol, P.M.

Test Code

4213
82533
4213
82533
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Clinical Significance

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

Test Resources

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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-11 Months Not established
≥1 Year 4 p.m. (3-5 p.m.) specimen 3.0-17.0 mcg/dL

Alternative Name(s)

Hydrocortisone, P.M.,Cortisol PM,PM Cortisol

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-11 Months Not established
≥1 Year 4 p.m. (3-5 p.m.) specimen 3.0-17.0 mcg/dL

Alternative Name(s)

Hydrocortisone, P.M.,Cortisol PM,PM Cortisol
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen between 3-5 p.m. Indicate collection time on specimen container and test requisition.

Note: Assay 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

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Collect specimen between 3-5 p.m. Indicate collection time on specimen container and test requisition.

Note: Assay 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 is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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