Cortisol in Blood

Free Cortisol Test, Hydrocortisone Test

Why It Is Done

A cortisol test is done to find problems of the pituitary gland or adrenal glands, such as making too much or too little hormones.


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Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS Last Updated: July 28, 2008
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Alan C. Dalkin, MD - Endocrinology

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 Test Overview
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 How It Is Done
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 What Affects the Test
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