Cortisol (Urine - Timed) Test | Austin Pathology

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Cortisol (Urine - Timed)

Alternate Names	Urine Free Cortisol, UFC, 24 hour Urine Cortisol, Cortisol Free 24hr Output Urine
Test Code	U24FC
Testing Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Urine - Timed
Container Type	24 Hour Urine - Plain Bottle
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	A creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour urine collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection. In timed urine collections other than 24 hours, (+/- 2 hours), the 24 hour excretion cannot be calculated due to different day time and night time excretion patterns of various analytes. A 24 hour urine collection is the preferred specimen type. Random urine samples may be analysed but reference intervals are not available.
Collection Instructions	Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	10mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.

Container ID	POT, CB
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please forward all 24 hour urine samples at 4°C to the Heidelberg Laboratory for processing.
Laboratory Instructions	None
Accredited Test	Yes

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