Test ID:
CORAW SAL
Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) Profile, Saliva
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Clinical Utility
This salivary test measures cortisol levels at multiple points upon waking, providing a detailed understanding of their stress system’s activity and potential dysregulation.
Method
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
- Cortisol Profile, Waking
- Cortisol Profile, Waking +30 mins
- Cortisol Profile, Waking +60 mins
- Cortisol Profile, Midday
- Cortisol Profile, Afternoon
- Cortisol Profile, Evening
- Cortisol Profile, Total CAR
- DHEAS Profile, Waking +30 mins
- Cortisol/DHEAS Ratio CAR
- CAR Rise Response
- CAR Decline Response
Test Location
US BioTek
Specimen
Specimen Type
Saliva
Collection & Handling
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300. For additional information refer to the US Biotek website
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days | 30 days | 60 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Saliva samples are <2mL |
Sample Report
Turnaround Time
10 Days
Sample Report
Test Version
Last Updated
2025-06-26