Cortisol day curve (DFT)

Test/Investigation

Cortisol day curve (DFT)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, JPUH, QEH (Biochemistry)

Indications

The test is used to measure cortisol levels throughout the day

Comments/Precautions

Please refer to local trust guidelines for DFT protocols. Please ensure all timings are clearly labelled on every sample.

Sample type

Serum (yellow top) samples required. Refer to local DFT protocol for timings

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Please refer to the individual tests included in this dynamic function test for turn-around times.

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Please refer to the individual tests included in this dynamic function test