Cortisol

Cortisol has many functions. It helps the body use sugar (glucose) and fat for energy (metabolism), and it helps the body manage stress. Cortisol levels can be affected by many conditions, such as physical or emotional stress, strenuous activity, infection, or injury.

Specimen: 0.2 ml Serum

Reference Values: 

Adults (a.m): 123-626 nmol/l     
1-13 Years Old Boys: 66-632 nmol/l     
14-15 Years Old Boys: 69-632 nmol/l     
16-18 Years Old Boys: 66-789 nmol/l     
1-13 Years Old Girls: 66-632 nmol/l     
14-15 Years Old Girls: 69-789 nmol/l     
16-18 Years Old Girls: 66-789 nmol/l     

Adults (p.m): 46.2-389 nmol/l     

Method: CLIA  

Loinc: 14675-3