Necessary Information

Collection time is required.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation:

1. Do not brush teeth before collecting specimen.

2. Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes prior to specimen collection.

Supplies: Cortisol, Saliva Collection Kit (T514)

Container/Tube: SARSTEDT Salivette

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Provide patient with a Saliva Collection Kit (Salivette) containing the Cortisol - Saliva Collection Instructions and ask them to follow the instructions as written.

2. Instruct patient to collect specimen between 11 p.m. and midnight and record collection time on the Cortisol - Saliva Collection Instructions sheet.

3. Instruct patient to return Cortisol - Saliva Collection Instructions with the appropriately labeled Salivette to the laboratory.

Additional Information:

1. Reference values are also available for an 8 a.m. (7 a.m.-9 a.m.) or a 4 p.m. (3 p.m.-5 p.m.) collection, however, the 11 p.m. to midnight collection is preferred.

2. If multiple specimens are collected, submit each vial under a separate order.