Test Directory
Cortisol
Containers - Adult
Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
|
Volume Range
0.5 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
Orange Cap - Paediatric
|
Volume Range
minimum 0.4 mL |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Special instructions for collection
Results affected if patient stressed. Prednisone and prednisolone interfere with the test.
Availability
Normal working hours only
Anticipated turnaround
4 days
General additional information
See also entries for dexamethasone and Synacthen tests.
For further information on the potential for biotin interference please click here.