Cortisol Test Price and Purpose and Range
What is a cortisol test?
Cortisol is also known as a stress hormone which is made in the adrenal gland and is responsible for many bodily functions such as fighting infection, maintaining blood pressure, maintaining sugar level etc, the level of cortisol is found out with the help of cortisol testing.
Cortisol can be measured in the individuals blood, urine and in the saliva
Purpose of the cortisol test?
Cortisol test helps in determining the low or high level of cortisol in a body . cortisol testing serves a variety of purposes such as:
- Determining the cushing syndrome in which level of cortisol are high
- Identification of addison's disease in this also the level of cortisol are high
- Monitoring the treatment effectiveness and to find out if there is a need to change the therapy
- Determining the pituitary gland problems as this gland is responsible for maintaining the cortisol levels, imbalance in the cortisol level in a body indicates a pituitary gland defect
Symptoms that call for cortisol testing
You might need to check your cortisol level if your are exhibiting the following symptoms:
Symptoms of high cortisol level
- Stunted growth in children
- Increased risk of blood clots
- Bruising
- Change in sex drive
- Delayed wound healing
- fatigue
- Increase risk of fractures
- Round red face
Symptoms of low cortisol level
- Abdominal pain
- Dehydration
- Low blood sugar
- Low blood pressure
- Irritability
- Muscle weakness
Preparation
- Fasting for at least 10-12 hrs is needed
- Tell your doctor if your are taking any medication
- Take adequate rest before the test
- Keep yourself hydrated and stay calm
- Avoid stress at it may affect your cortisol level
- Avoid brushing, eating and drinking before the cortisol saliva test
Procedure for cortisol test
Cortisol blood test
- For cortisol blood test, lab technician will tie a rubber band around your arm to find a vein
- After that, they will use an alcohol swab to wipe the skin.
- Following this, a sterile needle is placed into a vein to take a blood sample; this procedure may cause some stinging.
- The sample is collected, the needle is taken out, and it is then submitted to the lab for additional examination.
Cortisol urine test
For cortisol urine test your diagnostic centre will give you a container in which you have to collect your urine after this, to send that container to the lab further analysis was done in the lab
Cortisol saliva test
For cortisol saliva test your health care provider will put a cotton swab in your mouth and then wait for a few mins until the swab is saturated with your saliva . after this, the swab is then sent to the lab for further analysis of cortisol level.
Normal range for cortisol
Cortisol blood test normal range
normal cortisol ranges for an adult getting a blood test are:
- Before 8:am 10-20 mcg/dl
- Around 4pm: 3-10 mcg/dl
Cortisol urine test normal range
The normal cortisol reference range is 10-55 (mcg/day) for adults.
Cortisol saliva test normal range
- In morning: 10.2 to 27.3 ng /ml
- At night : 2.2 to 4.1 ng/ml
Cortisol test price in delhi
The price may vary based on the location and reputation of the diagnostic centre you can book this test at ganesh diagnostic centre to get a discount upto 50%
Other related blood test available at ganesh diagnostic centre are listed below
- ACTH stimulation for cortisol (book now)
- Cortisol free serum (book now)
- Cortisol morning (book now)
- Cortisol random (book now)
- 24 hour urine free cortisol (book now)
Get cortisol test at affordable price only at ganesh diagnostic centre
- At Ganesh Diagnostic Centre, we want everyone to be able to afford the diagnostic services we offer.
- We provide affordable tests without compromising the quality of our diagnostic test as we provide 100% accurate results.
- We are accredited with NABH and NABL
- Additionally, we offer a free home sample collection service with no additional costs.
- We have a team of trained professional
Conclusion
It is essential to schedule tests in advance in order to diagnose your condition early, track disease progression and provide effective treatment. Thus, schedule your cortisol test at home with your trusted diagnostic partner , ganesh diagnostic centre. We guarantee convenient doorstep sample collection and precise reporting within the allotted period. Take a test with us now. For more information click here
Frequently asked questions (people also ask)
What is the cortisol test ?
This test measure the cortisol level in the body
What are the risk of cortisol blood test ?
There is no risk associated with this blood test however you may feel a little sting when the needle is inserted
What is the cost of cortisol blood test ?
The cost of cortisol blood test vary depend on the location of the diagnostic centre you can book this test at a heavy discount only at ganesh diagnostic centre for booking and consultation click here
Do I need to fast for a cortisol blood test ?
Yes , fasting is required for cortisol blood test
When can I get my cortisol test report ?
You can get your cortisol test report within in less than 24 hrs
How can I get my cortisol test report ?
You can download your cortisol test report online from our website click here
What does the high level of cortisol indicate ?
High level of cortisol might indicate the cushing syndrome
Where can I find a cortisol test near me ?
You can type a cortisol test near me in Google search for the nearest centres available or click here for consultation.
Where are the Ganesh Diagnostic Centres in Delhi ?
Ganesh Diagnostic centres are present in Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.
What is the cost of a cortisol test in Delhi ?
Cost depends on the area and the healthcare facility provider. You can choose Ganesh Diagnostic for heavy discounts and the best facility contact us
