Cortisol LabCorp

Easy bruising: Measuring cortisol levels can help identify conditions like Cushing's syndrome, where excess cortisol can lead to thin skin and easy bruising.
Fatigue: Abnormal cortisol levels, either too high or too low, can cause persistent fatigue, which this test helps to investigate.
Muscle weakness: This test can help identify hormonal imbalances like Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease, both of which can cause muscle weakness.
Thin skin: High cortisol levels associated with Cushing's syndrome can cause thinning of the skin, which this test helps to detect.
Weight gain: Excess cortisol, which this test measures, is a common cause of unexplained weight gain, particularly around the abdomen.

$20.00

This test measures your Cortisol blood serum levels to diagnose certain diseases and identify adrenal conditions.

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 blood. Cortisol is known as the stress hormone. Measuring it can help identify problems with your adrenal glands, like Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease, and give insights into how your body handles chronic stress.

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Why To Buy	The Cortisol LabCorp test measures cortisol levels, which can help identify conditions like Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease that cause symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, and weight gain. This test helps your doctor understand if your body is producing too much or too little cortisol, guiding them towards the right diagnosis and treatment. Buying this test from Defy Medical provides a convenient way to get the necessary information to investigate your symptoms. Finding the cause(s) of: Easy bruising: Measuring cortisol levels can help identify conditions like Cushing's syndrome, where excess cortisol can lead to thin skin and easy bruising. Fatigue: Abnormal cortisol levels, either too high or too low, can cause persistent fatigue, which this test helps to investigate. Muscle weakness: This test can help identify hormonal imbalances like Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease, both of which can cause muscle weakness. Thin skin: High cortisol levels associated with Cushing's syndrome can cause thinning of the skin, which this test helps to detect. Weight gain: Excess cortisol, which this test measures, is a common cause of unexplained weight gain, particularly around the abdomen.
Symptoms	Easy bruising, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Thin skin, Weight gain