Test directory: Cortisol, LC/MS/MS, Saliva

Ordering Code 4165
Test Name Cortisol, LC/MS/MS, Saliva
Preferred Specimen Saliva
Preferred Container Salivette Cortisol with blue cap
Other Specimen/Container Super SAL Universal Saliva Kit, Super SAL2 Universal Saliva
Kits
Optimum Volume 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions 1. Saliva collection should be done at the earliest 60 min after brushing teeth, a meal (liquid/solid food intake) or oral intake of medication and 10 min after rinsing the mouth with water in order to avoid contamination of the saliva by interfering substances
2. Remove the swab from the Salivette
3. Place the swab in the mouth, e.g. in your cheek, where it should remain for 2 min without chewing. If an extremely small amount of saliva is produced, leave the swab in the mouth for longer
4. Return the swab with the absorbed saliva to the Salivette
5. Replace the stopper
6. Refrigerate the Salivette immediately.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 21 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria Hemolyzed, White-top Salivette collection device
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Methodology Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 24, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Cortisol, LC/MS/MS, Saliva ALL See report.