Cortisol

LABOKLIN Service ID: 18


Material

serum or heparin plasma 0.5 ml (horse: only serum)

Method

CLA

Duration

1 day

Remark

  • Depending on the clinical issue, the following Function Tests can be performed:
    ACTH stimulation test
    Dexamethasone suppression test (low or high dose)
  • Determination of cortisol following administration of Vetoryl; see Vetoryl Therapy Control.
  • Single value determination has extremely low diagnostic value.