Cortisol test
Metabolic monitoring
About the parameter
Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone that affects the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Chronic, excessive glucocorticoid release leads to hyperadrenocorticism (HAC).
Pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH), more commonly known as Cushing‘s disease, is caused by a pituitary tumour (mostly adenomas) in the brain. The tumour triggers excessive levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which stimulates the adrenal glands near the kidneys to produce cortisol. A small percentage of dogs with HAC have a tumour of one of the adrenal glands. This form of HAC is called adrenal-dependent HAC and results from a direct increase in cortisol production by the adrenal gland tumour.
The overproduction of cortisol causes symptoms such as hair loss, pot-bellied appearance, increased appetite, and polydipsia and polyuria. Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism, or underproduction of cortisol) occurs less commonly than the Cushing’s disease in dogs.
Method
This is a homogenous, immunoturbidimetric test.
Sample material
A sample of 40 µl li-hep plasma or serum is needed.
Measurement range
0,8 – 24,0 µg/dl
Test duration
The test duration is under 8 minutes.
Package insert
More details can be found in the package insert.
Please note: All package inserts provided on this website are intended for information purposes only! Always process all tests, controls and calibrators strictly according to the package insert provided with the kit.
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Test evaluation
Find the evaluation study for the EUROLyser Cortisol assay here: EUROLyser Cortisol test evaluation
Article numbers
VT0290 Cortisol test kit (containing 16 tests)
VT0291 Cortisol test kit (containing 6 tests)
VT2900 Cortisol Progesterone control kit (decision level)