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Alternative Names:

Urine Cortisol

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UCORT

Specimen Types:

Urine 24 hour

Container Types:

Urine Bottle PLAIN

Collection & Request Instructions:

Urine timed collections outside the window of 24+/- 2 hours will not be accepted for processing.

Note: For Trials refer to senior scientist.

Sample Stability

Multiple Freeze thaw cycles should be avoided.

Urine specimens may be stored up to 14 days at 2-8C.

Urine specimens can be stored up to 30 days at -10C or colder.

Processing Instructions:

Aliquot

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily