May 13, 2025
Measures cortisol stress hormone level for adrenal and metabolic hormone review.
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| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Morning | higher expected |
| Evening | lower expected |
| Abnormal | adrenal context |
Cortisol must be interpreted by sample time and medicine/steroid history.
Cortisol is a laboratory blood test. It is commonly used as a stress hormone. The test checks a hormone made by adrenal glands.
Doctors may also include it in adrenal review assessments. The result should be read with the laboratory range, symptoms, medical history and other relevant results. The listed sample type is Blood (Serum).
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, ICMR, NGSP, ISO |
| Technology | LC-MS/MS |
| Method | LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY |
| Supervision | Dr Sachin Patil MD(Path) |
| Results | Highly Specific |
Our labs work 365 days / 24 x 7 to ensure your Cortisol samples reach us the same night, before midnight. We are equipped with (MUT) - India's first preanalytical barcoded vial sorter, Sample Sorter & Aptio (Siemens).
Our IT-enabled barcoded bi-directional operating systems & world-class air logistics process your blood samples within the specified time with the utmost accuracy. Once your specimen for Cortisol is collected by our phlebotomist, Your reports will be sent to your email id within 24 to 48 hours. For hard copy requests, the reports would be delivered in 3 to 5 days. You will be informed via SMS & email once we process your report.
A routine blood draw is low risk. You may feel a brief sting when the needle goes in, and some people notice temporary bruising, soreness or light-headedness afterwards. Fainting and infection are uncommon. The sample is collected at your home by a trained phlebotomist using sterile equipment, and the draw takes only a few minutes. If you feel unwell during or after collection, tell the phlebotomist or speak to your doctor.
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only. For Kurnool bookings, read this along with the city price, fasting note and home sample collection details on this page.
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Reference range | Time-of-day specific | Morning and evening values differ. |
| High cortisol | Above expected range | May relate to stress, medicines or Cushing syndrome context. |
| Low cortisol | Below expected range | May relate to adrenal insufficiency context. |
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Stress hormone | Checks a hormone made by adrenal glands. |
| Adrenal review | Used for Cushing syndrome or Addison disease evaluation. |
| Monitoring | May support steroid treatment or endocrine follow-up. |
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| High cortisol symptoms | Weight gain, high BP, high sugar, purple stretch marks, weak muscles. |
| Low cortisol symptoms | Weight loss, weakness, low BP, darkened skin, salt craving. |
| Follow-up users | People being evaluated by an endocrinologist. |
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions. |
| Timing | Morning sample timing matters. |
| Medicines | Steroids and some medicines can affect results. |
| Interpretation | Read with time of sample and clinical history. |
The current Cortisol price in Kurnool is Rs. 580. The final booking details are shown before you confirm.
No fasting is required for this test. Eat and drink normally unless your clinician, or another test in the same order, gives different instructions.
Select Add to Cart or Book Now, choose a suitable slot and provide your address and pincode. Home collection is available where serviceable.
The payment option shown in the active booking flow applies to your order. Confirm the final amount and collection details before completing the booking.
Your report shows the laboratory reference range. A doctor can interpret the result together with your symptoms, medical history and other tests.
Report timing is shown during booking and can vary by test. Completed reports are shared digitally once the laboratory has processed the sample.
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