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Total Cortisol

Measures cortisol, the body's main stress hormone. Levels follow a daily rhythm, so a morning draw is best. Results usually in 1–2 business days.

$ 59.00All-in price
1Tests included

Cortisol is produced by your adrenal glands and helps regulate stress response, metabolism and blood pressure. It naturally peaks in the morning and falls through the day, so timing matters — a morning sample gives the most interpretable result.

Included Tests

Total Cortisol
Adrenal stress hormone; best measured in the morning.
Cortisol
incl.in panel

What This Panel Measures

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Adrenal output. Cortisol reflects how your adrenal glands respond to stress and regulate metabolism.

Who Should Get This Panel

  • You have symptoms of high or low cortisol such as fatigue, weight changes or unusual stress response
  • You're evaluating adrenal function with a provider
  • You want to establish a baseline cortisol level
  • You have unexplained blood pressure or blood sugar changes

Conditions Screened

Cushing's syndromeAdrenal insufficiency (Addison's)Adrenal dysfunction

Related Symptoms

Persistent fatigueUnexplained weight changeMuscle weaknessDifficulty handling stress

When to Get Tested

Test in the morning, ideally between 7 and 9 a.m., when cortisol naturally peaks. Testing at a consistent time makes results easier to interpret and compare.

Understanding Your Results

Results post to your secure online account usually in 1–2 business days. Because cortisol shifts through the day, your provider interprets it against the time of your draw. A single reading is a screen — abnormal results usually lead to follow-up testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time should I get tested?
Morning, ideally 7–9 a.m., when cortisol is naturally highest. Consistent timing makes your result far easier to interpret.
Do I need to fast?
No fasting is required, but try to be well-rested and calm before your draw, since acute stress can raise cortisol.
Is this billed to insurance?
No — you pay directly here, nothing is billed to insurance, and results go only to your secure account. It stays 100% confidential.

Pairs Well With — Same Blood Draw

DHEA-Sulfate
Another adrenal hormone often evaluated alongside cortisol.
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TSH
Checks thyroid function, another common cause of fatigue.
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Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Screens the blood sugar and electrolyte changes cortisol can drive.
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$ 59.00
✓ The price you see is the price you pay. No draw fees. No physician fees. No surprise bills. $ 59.00 is all-in.
Comparing prices? Some self-pay labs advertise a low number, then add ~$28 in "lab & physician fees" at checkout. We don't. What you see here is the whole cost.
⚡ We send your lab order electronically to the test center in 2–3 minutes. Nothing to print, nothing to bring — just walk in and sign in.
📍 Can you get tested nearby?

Test centers don’t accept payment — you pay securely here; the lab just does the draw.
⚡ Results 1–2 business days🧪 1 tests

What happens after you order?

  • 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account — with your test center’s address.
  • 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
  • 3Walk in & get tested — tests usually take 5 minutes or less.
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$ 59.00all-in · no extra fees