Procedure
24-Hour Urine Cortisol Collection
A one-page care plan for patients having 24-Hour Urine Cortisol Collection, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this test measures cortisol over a full day
- I understand it helps diagnose abnormal cortisol levels
- I follow instructions about medications before the test
- I understand I must collect ALL urine for 24 hours
- I understand proper collection is critical for accuracy
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
24-Hour Urine Cortisol Collection is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.