Salivary Cortisol Kit (4-Tube) LabCorp

$174.00

This test measures cortisol in the saliva to detect elevated stress levels and potential adrenal distress.

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

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This test measures the level of cortisol, a hormone produced by your adrenal glands, in your saliva collected at different times of the day. It helps assess how your body produces cortisol over a 24-hour period and can be used to screen for conditions like Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease. It can also give you insight into whether you experience chronic stress.

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Why To Buy	This Salivary Cortisol Kit measures your cortisol levels throughout the day, helping identify potential imbalances linked to stress and hormone fluctuations that can cause your symptoms. Understanding your cortisol rhythm provides valuable insights into managing conditions like anxiety, fatigue, and weight gain. Defy Medical offers this test to help pinpoint the underlying causes of your discomfort and guide appropriate treatment. Finding the cause(s) of: Anxiety: This test helps check cortisol levels, which can be high when experiencing anxiety, providing insight into a potential cause. Fatigue: Abnormal cortisol levels, either too high or too low, can contribute to feelings of tiredness, which this test can help identify. Mood swings: Fluctuations in cortisol can affect your mood, and this test can help determine if hormone imbalances are contributing to your mood swings. Sleep disturbance: Cortisol levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day, and disruptions to this pattern can interfere with sleep, which this test can help evaluate. Stress: This test measures cortisol, a key stress hormone, helping to assess how your body is responding to stress and identify potential imbalances. Weight gain: High cortisol levels can sometimes be linked to weight gain, and this test can help determine if hormonal factors are playing a role.
Symptoms	Anxiety, Fatigue, Mood swings, Sleep disturbance, Stress, Weight gain