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Details : NRMeth 57 - DGKC reference method for serum cortisol

Type (acronym)rmp
Typereference measurement procedure
Unique Nomination NumberNRMeth 57
Analyte Namecortisol
IUPAC IFCC NumberCAS50-23-7
Method capable of Traceability of Analyte to SI or Defined ProcedureSI
Applicable Matriceslyophilized, fresh, or frozen human serum or plasma
NameDGKC reference method for serum cortisol
Organization that developed Validated MethodGerman Society of Clinical Chemistry (DGKC)
Measurement Techniques UsedID/HPLC/MS and ID/GC/MS
Comments 1Methoxime - Trimehylsilyl ether (ID/GC/MS)
Comments 2Calibrate with SRM 921 , high purity cortisol
QuantityAmount-of-substance concentration
From (0)40
To (0)1500
Unit (0)nmol/l
From (1)1
To (1)3
Unit (1)%
Level of Confidence (%)95%
Peer Reviewed PublicationSiekmann et al., J. Clin. Chem. Clin. Biochem., 1982, 20, 883-892
How to Obtain Method Copye-mail lothar.siekmann@ukb.uni-bonn.de
Review Team Namenon-peptide hormones
Analyte Category NameNon-peptide hormones
Non-CCQM Key Comparison ReportCertification of cortisol in two lyophilised serum materials BCR CRM 192 and 193: Report EUR 9661 EN, 1985
Non-CCQM Key Comparison Report Hyperlink
Measurement principle/techniqueIsotope dilution mass spectrometry