Salivary Cortisol (Four Specimens), MS (Endocrine Sciences)
Special Instructions
Available for 4 time points
Expected Turnaround Time
6 - 15 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Saliva
Volume
1 mL (each specimen) per time point indicated
Container
Salivette collection device: Specialized kits are now available for salivary testing (PeopleSoft No. 123724). To order, please contact your local Labcorp representative.
Collection
Note: Label each tube with patient's name, collection time and date. Submit specimens simultaneously on the same request form.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 5 months |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Test Details
Methodology
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502124 | Salivary Cortisol X4, Timed | 502125 | #1 Salivary Cortisol | ug/dL | 51495-0 | |
| 502124 | Salivary Cortisol X4, Timed | 502127 | #2 Salivary Cortisol | ug/dL | 51494-3 | |
| 502124 | Salivary Cortisol X4, Timed | 502129 | #3 Salivary Cortisol | ug/dL | 51493-5 | |
| 502124 | Salivary Cortisol X4, Timed | 502131 | #4 Salivary Cortisol | ug/dL | 51492-7 |
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