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Cortisol - urine



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Female urinary tract
Female urinary tract
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Male urinary tract


Cortisol - urine

Alternative Names:

24-hour urinary free cortisol (UFC)
Normal Values:

The normal range is 10 to 100 mcg/24 h. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.

Note: mcg/24 h = micrograms per 24 hours


What abnormal results mean:

Increased levels of urine cortisol may indicate:

  • ACTH-secreting tumor
  • Cushing's syndrome -- pituitary-independent
  • Cushing's disease -- pituitary-dependent
  • Pseudo-Cushing's
Decreased levels of urine cortisol may indicate: Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include exogenous Cushing's syndrome.


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