Cortisol Test
Cortisol test to measure adrenal performance or stress with online results in 2 to 5 days.
What does it measure?
Cortisol
Collection Methods
Finger Prick
About this test
About this test
Symptoms
Cortisol stimulates the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine causing the "fight or flight" physical response in humans.
Symptoms of Unbalanced Cortisol may include:
Severe fatigue
Headaches
Cognitive difficulties
Depression
Anxiety
Bone loss and weakness
High blood pressure
Decreased libido
Decreased fertility
Weight gain or weight loss
Erectile dysfunction
Irregular periods
Low blood sugar
Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
When to test
The home cortisol test checks your cortisol production levels indicating if the levels in your blood are too high or too low. If your cortisol levels are too high, you may develop Cushing syndrome (too much cortisol) or Addison's disease (too little cortisol.)
You should take the test if:
You constantly feel run down
You are body-building competitively
You are presenting with symptoms of Cushing syndrome
You have Cushing syndrome
You are presenting with symptoms of Addison's disease
You have Addison's disease
You take or have been taking testosterone
The sample must be collected in the morning, on Monday - Friday and returned on the same day.
Engaging in vigorous physical activity the day before taking this test can lead to an increase in your cortisol levels.
What's measured
Cortisol
Cortisol, known as the stress hormone, is released in response to stress or low blood glucose. Cortisol levels vary throughout the day and impact blood sugar levels, your metabolism, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and helps regulate blood pressure.
With over 10 million tests taken, the reviews are in
My doc has repeatedly refused to test my cortisol even though I requested it. Easy to do it myself and for not much more than a copay.
I wanted to check my cortisol levels. I was a bit nervous...it was very easy. The results were sent very quickly as well. Helpful! Would use this program again if need be.
Was super thrilled to find that I could take my own cortisol test at home. The test arrived quickly and was easy to use....I would recommend this to friends or do this again.
...A very convenient service...I received a phone call from a lovely nurse...was so caring and answered all my questions. Will definitely be using this service again...
...clear and precise as were the instructions in the box...whole process went very smoothly and I would recommend Lets Get Checked to anyone who, as in my case,needs a quick answer to a health problem
I ordered a cortisol test to kind of verify what my doctor was saying...The lab results were available in two days. That’s an A+ to me.
...LGC was beyond what I expected...results came back within 48 hours of posting it, and everything was taken care of...phonecall from a qualified nurse explaining my results & what I should do next.
Using LetsGetChecked was a great way to test my son's cortisol level in the comfort of our own home....follow up call was placed by a nurse. Outstanding service. Thank you.
...entire testing process was extremely easy and fast...had my results in under a week and it confirmed what I already suspected about my cortisol levels. I would definitely use LetsGetChecked again!
I highly recommend “let’s get checked” I always suspected my cortisol was higher than average and will now show these results to my health care provider.
How it works
Collect your sample
Activate your test and collect your sample in the morning. Return your sample on the same day, using the prepaid shipping label provided.
Review accurate results
Once your sample arrives in the laboratory, confidential results will be available from your secure online account within 2 to 5 days.
Get medical support
Our dedicated clinical team are here to support you and may call you to explain your results and provide guidance on your next steps.
A team you can trust
Meet your dedicated, at-home clinical team. Our team of 30+ experts is here to help guide you on your health journey.
Dr. Robert Mordkin
Chief Medical Officer
Kristin O'Connor
Nurse Manager
Jennifer Reichert
Clinical Pharmacist
Rick Aguayo
Nurse Practitioner
Tiffany Liles
Nurse Practitioner
Still have questions?
Here are some questions we usually get about LetsGetChecked. If you would like yours answered, please contact us ›
Activating the test connects you to the unique alphanumeric barcode within your LetsGetChecked sample collection kit. The laboratory cannot process your sample if the test is not activated and linked to you. You should only activate your test when you are ready to take your sample.
Yes. LetsGetChecked has a team of board-certified physicians who will review your order and results and have created detailed result breakdowns for your testing journey.
Our clinical team is on standby throughout the testing process and, if your test results are abnormal, you may receive a call to discuss your results and next steps.
Please ensure that the sample is collected in the morning, on a Monday - Friday, and returned immediately using the carrier method provided within the sample collection kit. Each of our health tests includes a prepaid shipping envelope to return your samples to the laboratory.
Please do not collect or return samples on a Saturday or Sunday.
Keeping your personal data secure is important to us. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure security and confidentiality of your information, and only share your information where required to deliver our products and services or where we have a legal basis to do so. All samples are disposed of following analysis.
Your samples are processed in the same labs used by primary care providers, hospitals and government programs.
LetsGetChecked laboratories are CLIA approved and CAP-accredited, which are the highest levels of accreditation.
Sample collection kits are manufactured within our ISO 13485 certified facility, the highest level of accreditation for medical devices.
We don't accept insurance at this time. We work to keep our tests as affordable as possible and our test costs are generally lower than the costs incurred from a trip to a healthcare provider.
We accept many Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) cards. They can be used in the same way that a debit or credit card would be used at checkout.
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