Cortisol is a hormone that helps regulate your body’s response to stress, metabolism and blood pressure. Our Rapid Cortisol Blood Test provides a convenient way to measure your cortisol levels and identify results that may require further investigation.
At a glance
The test measures cortisol, a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. Cortisol levels naturally change throughout the day and can also be affected by illness, medication and physical or emotional stress.
Testing may be helpful if you have been advised to investigate a possible cortisol imbalance or are concerned about unexplained symptoms that could be related to hormonal health.
Our pharmacy team collects a small blood sample using a finger prick. The sample is analysed in the pharmacy, with your results usually available in approximately 10 minutes.
Testing may need to take place at a particular time of day. Please tell the pharmacy team about any medication you take, particularly steroid medicines.
Your results show your cortisol level at the time of testing. The pharmacy team can explain the findings and advise whether further medical assessment is appropriate.
A single cortisol measurement cannot establish your overall level of stress or independently diagnose a hormonal condition.
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