Modality

TM

Location

5th Floor Annexe Bldg.              

Test Name

Cortisol

Test Code

F133

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Plasma/Serum

Quantity Required

5 mL blood

Type of Container

Red / Yellow Top /Lavender Top

Method Used

CMIA

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual (for internal use only)

Patient Instruction

8 hrs Fasting

Transport Instruction for TMH patients 

Immediate

Transport Instruction for Refereal patients 

Within 2hrs of collection.   ( Temp to be maintained between 2-8°C)

Dept. Acceptance Time

Mon - Fri : 07.00 a.m. - 03.00 p.m.

Sat           : 07.00 a.m. - 01.00 p.m.

Turn Around Time

Routine samples : 5 hours 

Stat samples         : 2 hours 

Time for Additional Examination

Mon - Fri : Same day upto 03.00 p.m.   

Sat           : Same day upto 01.00 p.m.

Sample Storage After Reporting

24 hours  at 2-8°C

Resource Person for Report Status

HOD

Telephone

24177000

Extension

7251/7252/4339/ 4351 /4352 /4353

Test Schedule

Mon - Fri : 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m
Sat : 7.00 a.m - 1.00 p.m.

Use

Adrenal tumor