About Cortisol Test
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What Is The Cortisol Test?
A cortisol test is done to check the level of cortisol hormone in the blood. The adrenal glands produce cortisol. Cortisol has many duties. It helps the body to use sugar and fat for energy. Cortisol levels can be disturbed by many conditions, such as physical or emotional stress, infection, or injury. Generally, cortisol levels go high during the early morning hours and are highest at about 7 a.m. They drop very low in the evening. But if someone sleeps during the day and wake up at night, this pattern may be reversed.
This test helps in the diagnosis of diseases like Addison’s disease and Cushing’s disease.
What Are The Functions Of Cortisol?
Cortisol plays a very important role in a number of things, like it:-
- Increases the blood sugar
- Controls sleep/wake cycle
- Keeps inflammation down
- Boosts energy
What Are The Symptoms Of High Cortisol?
High cortisol can cause a number of symptoms. The symptoms may vary from person to person, depending upon the cause.
General signs and symptoms of high cortisol include:
- Irritability
- Acne
- Headache
- Weight gain and rounding of the face
- High blood pressure
- Muscle weakness
Serum Cortisol Test Description
- UNITS: µg/dl
- TECHNOLOGY: C.L.I.A
- FASTING TYPE: NON FASTING
- SAMPLE TYPE: SERUM
- VOLUME: 1ml
- NORMAL RANGE: 07.00 – 10.00 A.M. : 6.02 – 18.4 µg/dl 04.00 – 08.00 P.M. : 2.68 – 10.5 µg/dl