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82533 Total cortisol

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: total cortisol, serum cortisol

Laboratory assay measuring total cortisol concentration in serum or plasma, including both bound and free cortisol levels for comprehensive adrenal function assessment.

Clinical Context

Ordered for evaluation of Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, and assessment of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysfunction in various clinical settings.

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Specialties

pathologyendocrinologyinternal medicine

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