Cortisol - Book Test at Low Cost

Cortisol is a hormone generated by the adrenal glands that aids in the digestion of carbs, lipids, and proteins and regulates stress levels in the body. Levels of cortisol are altered by Stress, injury, disease, infection, and intense activity. Cortisol levels rise when the pituitary glands produce the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) into the bloodstream. As a result, the cortisol test evaluates cortisol levels in the blood and aids in detecting abnormalities with the adrenal or pituitary glands.

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

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
• 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

Symptoms that call for cortisol testing

A cortisol test is performed to discover problems with the adrenal and pituitary glands and check whether they are releasing enough hormones. Cortisol production is affected by some illnesses, such as Cushing's disease and Addison's disease, and the test can assist diagnose these conditions.

Some of the symptoms of high cortisol levels are:

• High sugar levels
• Osteoporosis
• Muscle weakness
• Bruising
• Change in sex drive
• Delayed wound healing
• Fragile skin
• Overweightness
• High blood pressure

Some of the symptoms of low cortisol levels are:

• Tiredness
• Muscle weakness
• Low blood pressure
• Weight loss
• Stomach pain
• Dark patches on the skin
• Abdominal pain
• Dehydration

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

Procedure: 

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.

After Care: 

Leave the dressing strip on for 15 minutes. 

Cortisol Normal range

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

Required documents for Cortisol Test:

• Doctor prescription.
• A valid government ID.

Cost of Cortisol Test in Delhi: 

Cortisol Test price may vary based on the location and the reputation of the diagnostic centre. The average cost for a cortisol blood test is around Rs 500- 1000 however you can book this test with ganesh diagnostic centre and get a discount upto 50% off.

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 a trusted diagnostic partner , ganesh diagnostic centre. We guarantee convenient doorstep sample collection and precise reporting within the allotted period. Check your cortisol levels now