Cortisol - Salivary

Source

Saliva

Mnemonic

morning sample: CORTSALAM
afternoon sample: CORTSALPM

Specimen Requirements

Saliva in Salivette Collection Container

Collection containers available only through Endocrine Clinic at FMC 944-1143 and Associate Clinic in Gulf Square.

Specimen Handling

Additional Information

Patient collection instruction sheet is available - form #CH3034

Testing Location

Immunochemistry

Testing Frequency

Once every 3 weeks

Alternate Name(s)

Salivary Cortisol

Reference Interval

a.m.	4.70-32.00 nmol/L
p.m.	0.00-3.60 nmol/L

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