Accessibility links
|
|
Cortisol and cortisone (salivary)
Test Code: SVC
Special instructions
Please contact Biochemistry on ext. 4050 for detailed instructions of collection procedure and collection tubes.
Sample type
Saliva
Sent away
to Bristol Royal Infirmary
Contact Laboratory before requesting
Reference range
Please see report, or contact the laboratory.
Turnaround Time
28
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Salivary cortisol and cortisone analysis is useful for the investigation of possible Cushing’s syndrome and may be performed alongside, or instead of, a 24-hour urine cortisol. In Cushing’s syndrome, the diurnal variation of cortisol is lost, which can be demonstrated via analysis of a midnight and early morning salivary cortisol.
Webpage updated: July 2024.
