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Cortisol, Morning, Serum

Also known as: Serum cortisol AM

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

Sample must be collected between 7 and 9 AM.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

Cortisol is the stress hormone made by the adrenal glands. It controls blood sugar, BP and response to stress. Levels are highest in the morning.

Why is this test done?

  • Check adrenal gland function
  • Suspected Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Weight gain with round face
  • Easy bruising, high BP
  • Weakness, low BP, dizziness

Normal range

Morning (8 AM) 6.2 – 19.4 µg/dL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High cortisol may mean Cushing's syndrome or steroid use.

Common reasons
  • Steroid medicines
  • Cushing's syndrome
  • Stress

If your result is low

Low cortisol may mean the adrenal glands are not working well.

Common reasons
  • Addison's disease
  • Stopping steroids suddenly

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

Between 7 and 9 AM.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. Sample must be collected between 7 and 9 AM.

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