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Cortisol LC-MS/MS, 24 hr Urine

Test ID: CORT U

Test

Method

LC-MS/MS

Report Includes

Cortisol; Creatinine

Specimens

Urine (24 hr)

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

18-Oct-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Urine (24 hr)

Sample Volume

10 mL

Minimum Volume

5 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen without any preservative.

Additional Information

State 24 hour volume and collection date.

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days

Rejection Criteria

Other Preservatives

Test Version

18-Oct-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

LC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Cortisol nmol/d
  • 0 y - 8 y: 4 - 55
  • 9 y - 12 y: 7 - 102
  • 13 y - 17 y: 11 - 155
  • ≥ 18 y: 10 - 124

Sample Reports

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

18-Oct-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
CORT U 7601Volume L
28016Cortisol Free, 24h nmol/d
7637Creatinine/L mmol/L
7602Creatinine/d mmol/d

Sample Reports

Test Version

18-Oct-2023