Cortisol Serum Random Test Cost & Procedure

What is the cortisol serum random test?

A cortisol serum random test is a blood test that measures the level of cortisol in the bloodstream at a random time of the day. Cortisol is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal gland and is important for regulating many bodily functions, including metabolism, immune response, and stress response.

Why is Cortisol Serum Random Test Done?

• A random cortisol test is usually ordered when a healthcare provider suspects that a person may have an adrenal gland disorder, such as Addison's disease or Cushing's syndrome. Symptoms of these disorders may include fatigue, weakness, weight loss or gain, and changes in blood pressure.
• Monitoring the treatment effectiveness and to find out if there is a need to modify the treatment regimen
• To diagnose pituitary gland-related disease as this gland is responsible for maintaining cortisol levels, an imbalance in the cortisol level in a body indicates a pituitary gland defect

What preparation is required for the cortisol serum random test?

• Inform your doctor if you are on medication or any health supplement as it may interfere with the result.
• Wear loose-fitting clothes to allow easy access for your arm for blood sample collection.
• Fasting is not required for this test
• Avoid the consumption of alcohol before the test
• Take adequate rest before the test

The procedure of Cortisol Serum Random Test

• Firstly, a phlebotomist may tie a rubber band around your upper arm to ensure the vein is visible.
• They will clean the site using a disinfectant to minimise the risk of catching an infection.
• A sterile syringe will be inserted into the vein to draw the appropriate amount of blood for the testing
• After blood sample collection, they will withdraw the needle.
• The punctured site is then covered with a bandage.

Aftercare: 

No care is required. Just leave your dressing strip on for at least 15 minutes

Cost of cortisol serum random test

The Cost of cortisol serum random test near me in Delhi ranges from INR 350 to INR 1000. You can book your cortisol blood test at home in Delhi with ganesh diagnostic center and get a discount of up to 50% off.

Required documents for Cortisol test

• Doctor prescription.
• Valid government ID

Choose the top pathology lab for your Cortisol blood test in Delhi NCR

• Ganesh Diagnostic Center is the leading diagnostic center in Delhi NCR and over the years we have gained the trust of more than 30,000 doctors.
• We provide free home sample collection services
• We are open 24*7 for 365 days
• We are equipped with the latest technologies to provide you with a 100% accurate result.
• We provide quality blood tests at affordable prices.