Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Cortisol
Specimen
Specimen Type
SalivaVolume
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collection Instructions: English French
Collect using ICL saliva collector and instructions – obtain from ICL Client Care at 416-422-300 ext. 300 or info@iclabs.ca. Collect a.m. (06:00-10:00h), p.m. (16:00-20:00h) or Late Night (23:30-00:30h). Collect no earlier than 30 m after a meal or oral intake of drugs.
Handling Information
Saliva must be separated from the swab in the saliva collector prior to submission of specimen – refer to Collection Instructions. Store and send cold or frozen. Avoid thawing frozen specimen – freeze only once.
Additional Information
Provide collection time on requisition and on saliva collector.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 4 days | 365 days |
If a frozen specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Blood | Visible |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Cortisolnmol/LAM Sample (6 am - 10 am): 2.7 - 20.7
PM Sample (3 pm - 8 pm): < 11.1
Late Night (11 pm - midnight): < 2.8
Sample Report
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCORT | Cortisol, Salivary | 62753 | nmol/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2023-10-18