Cortisol
A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your blood, urine (pee), or saliva (spit). Cortisol is a hormone made by your adrenal glands, two small glands that sit above your kidneys. Hormones are chemical messengers in your bloodstream that control the actions of certain cells or organs. Cortisol affects almost every organ and tissue in your body.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of MedicineNormal range
Result tiers from clinical guidelines, not a single normal band.
| Source | Sex | Age | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Board of Internal Medicine (Laboratory Test Reference Ranges) | All | all ages | <0.09 ug/dL |
details
- Sample
- Saliva · LOINC
- Code
- LOINC 2142-8 · ug/dL
- Also known as
- Compound F, Coritsol, Cortisol, hydrocortisone, Cort
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