Multicenter performance evaluation of a second generation cortisol assay

摘要

Background: Untreated disorders of the adrenocortical system, such as Cushing's or Addison's disease, can be fatal, and accurate quantification of a patient's cortisol levels is vital for diagnosis. The objective of this study was to assess the analytical performance of a new fully-automated Elecsys (R) Cortisol II assay (second generation) to measure cortisol levels in serum and saliva.