What is this test for?
Cortisol is the primary glucocorticoid hormone synthesized and secreted by the adrenal cortex. Cortisol is vital: it regulates carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism, maintains normal blood pressure, and inhibits allergic and inflammatory reactions. Circulating cortisol levels follow a diurnal pattern in healthy individuals.
Sample information
- Sample type: Serum
- Tube / container: Red / yellow-top tube
- Sample volume: 2 mL
Preparation
Fasting sample recommended.
Testing and results
- Method: ECLI
- Run schedule: Daily at 09:00
- Turnaround time: Same day, 4 hours
Price and appointment
Add the test to your list to receive a price quote by e-mail, or call +90 850 640 07 30 / message us on WhatsApp (+90 537 301 22 14). You can have the test done at our branches or with our home blood collection service. Results can be viewed online with your Turkish ID number (or passport number for foreign nationals).