Laboratory Medicine
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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 |
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