Cortisol, Saliva

This test measures the level of Cortisol in the body through a saliva sample collected within 30 minutes of waking. One saliva sample must be collected for this test.

Available Laboratories: LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics

Cortisol, Saliva

$139

$313

Sample Results

Cortisol, Saliva

$313

$139

Sample Results

Test Details

Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and regulated by the pituitary glands. Cortisol plays an important role in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, blood sugar, and the immune system.

A cortisol test is used to help diagnose conditions that can affect cortisol levels, including:

Cushing syndrome
Addison disease
Adrenal insufficiency

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: May 24, 2019

Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and regulated by the pituitary glands. Cortisol plays an important role in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, blood sugar, and the immune system.

A cortisol test is used to help diagnose conditions that can affect cortisol levels, including:

Cushing syndrome
Addison disease
Adrenal insufficiency

Reviewed By: Dr. Kurt Kloss, MD
Last Reviewed Date: May 24, 2019

1. Purchase Tests

Choose the test you want (be sure to pick the laboratory you want to use).

Pay by credit card or PayPal^®.

You pay directly and we do not bill your insurance.

(Note: to preserve lowest possible per test pricing, a single $10.00 lab fee is applied to one or more blood tests. You will not incur any additional charges at the lab.)

2. Visit a Lab

After purchasing your testing you will receive an email with your lab requisition. Bring this form to the laboratory.

NOTE: Be sure to visit the appropriate laboratory!

If you choose LabCorp only visit a Labcorp location.
If you choose Quest Diagnostics only visit a Quest location!

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No appointment is needed, but making one can minimize your wait time.
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If you have selected the option to have an At Home Test Kit delivered to you, you will receive your test kit in the mail within 5 to 7 business days. (Not all tests are available as At Home Test Kits.)

3. Get Results

We’ll email you when your results are ready. Sign into your account to view and download your result reports.

Certain result values may prompt a phone call from our ordering provider to ensure the patient is aware of their result.

Sample Type

Saliva

Prepare For Your Test

A saliva collection container must be picked up from the lab prior to collection. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or use oral hygiene products for at least 30 minutes before you start the collection process.

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