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Salivary Cortisol

Saliva

Test	Salivary Cortisol
Common Abbreviations	SCOR
Profile	NA
Tube type	Saliva
Clinical Indication	Salivary cortisol day profile is used in monitoring glucocorticoid replacement in adrenal insufficiency. Late night (11pm) salivary cortisol used in screening for Cushing's syndrome.
Specimen Type	Saliva
Sample type	Saliva
Minimum Volume	5mL
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	10 days
Laboratory	University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW 029 207 42800
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
Notes

Update for visitors

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The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.