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

Ordering Code4165
Test NameCortisol, LC/MS/MS, Saliva
Preferred SpecimenSaliva
Preferred ContainerSalivette Cortisol with blue cap
Other Specimen/ContainerSuper SAL Universal Saliva Kit, Super SAL2 Universal Saliva
Kits
Optimum Volume0.5 mL
Collection Instructions1. 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 RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 21 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection CriteriaHemolyzed, White-top Salivette collection device
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time7 Days
MethodologyChromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 24, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Cortisol, LC/MS/MS, SalivaALLSee report.