Cortisol (urine)

 Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
 

Alternative names, keywords

Urine free cortisol, UFC.

Samples required

24 hour urine collection in plain container.

Instructions for 24h urine collection available here or on UHSussex public site.

Test indications

Investigation of suspected Cushing’s syndrome.

Reference range

0 - 164 nmol/24h

Note new reference range and turnaround time from June 2026 due to change of provider at referral laboratory.

Turnaround time

Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 12 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results.

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Referrals)