The determination of cortisol in a 24 hour urine is the method of choice for the detection of Cushing's syndrome since cortisol excretion in urine is not subject to the diurnal rhythm of cortisol secretion. This allows a more exact differentiation between healthy individuals and patients with Cushing's syndrome.
Endocrinology Lab
UFCO
Send to separating
Make aliquot for UCRN.
Urinary Free Cortisol
10 days
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