Cortisol Stress Hormone Test
This stress hormone test measures cortisol levels in your blood in the morning. As the human body’s main stress hormone, cortisol controls things like fear, mood, and motivation. Cortisol also aids in regulating inflammation, blood pressure, blood sugar, sleep cycles, and metabolism – especially in stressful situations. This cortisol test can help determine if there are issues with your body’s “alarm system.”
No doctor’s visit needed.
This cortisol blood test measures the morning level of cortisol present in your blood. The adrenal glands above the kidneys produce cortisol. Normally the body will regulate cortisol levels to deal with stress and pressure, but sometimes our bodies remain in a stressed state for too long. Too much (hypercortisolism) or too little (hypocortisolism) cortisol can result in the body’s inability to complete its normal functions and may lead to health problems such as anxiety, depression, headaches, memory issues, digestion problems, trouble sleeping, weight gain, and heart disease.
Preparation
You must schedule an appointment for sample collection in the morning only (between the hours of 7am and 9am)
Turnaround
2-3 business days
Sample Type
Blood
What's Included
Physician Order
We provide the necessary doctor's order for this test.
Lab Fees
All laboratory processing fees are included in the price.
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How It Works
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