Saliva for Cortisol
Copyright 2001-2007, Daviess Community Hospital
1314 East Walnut Street - Post Office Box 760 - Washington, Indiana 47501- (812) 254-2760
Procedure Title:
Saliva for Cortisol
Patient Name:
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Appointment Time:
When:________________________
Date:__________________________
Time:________________________
Where:
Report to Admitting Office with lab order. The Admitting Office is located in the front lobby of the hospital. Then, report to the Laboratory.
Purpose :
This test is use to diagnosis hypercortisolism.
Preparation:
Do not drink alcohol for 12 hours before and between collecting sample. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes before collecting sample.
Procedure:
The specimen container will be given to you in the Laboratory, labeled with your name. Depending on the doctor’s order the specimen will have to be collected at a certain time (usually midnight). Collect at least 1 mL of your saliva at that specific time into the container provided and place sample in the freezer until brought to the Laboratory.
After Car
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:
Keep tape on until puncture wound is finished bleeding.
Please call the Laboratory at (812) 254- 8867 if you have questions.
Reviewed:
10/18/2008