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Cortisol Stress Blood Test

Understanding Cortisol Stress Blood Test A simple blood test to check your cortisol levels (stress hormones) to highlight symptoms of adrenal gland disorders, chronic stress, or indicate underlying health conditions that can be serious if left... Read more

Understanding Cortisol Stress Blood Test

A simple blood test to check your cortisol levels (stress hormones) to highlight symptoms of adrenal gland disorders, chronic stress, or indicate underlying health conditions that can be serious if left untreated.

If you are feeling constantly tired, getting poor sleep, feeling mood swings or getting frequent illnesses, it could be that your body is under too much stress. The Cortisol Blood Test will help to identify what is contributing to your symptoms.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: It is recommended to take your blood test around 9am in the morning, this is when your Cortisol levels will be at their nocturnal peak.

To take the test:

  1. Book blood test at home or in-clinic.
  2. Receive results in 3-5 working days from your sample reaching the laboratory.

Want to find out more? Enquire via the form and a member of the team will get back to you.

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Book online, receive your kit and take to your local Goodbody clinic.

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Send your sample in the post to be analysed at an accredited laboratory.

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Get your comprehensive detailed results report from the laboratory, with guidance from our support team.

Available testing locations for Cortisol Stress Blood Test

Aberdeen Clinic GCI Advanced Aesthetics Abergavenny Clinic Amatsu Centre Airdrie Clinic Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy Aldershot Clinic Wellington Pharmacy Alton Clinic Four Marks Pharmacy Andover Clinic Dr Malaika Clinics Anniesland Clinic Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy Arlesey Clinic Waterloo Farm Wellness Armadale Clinic Dears Pharmacy Ascot Clinic Ascot Pharmacy AshbyDeLaZouch Clinic Aeternum Aesthetics Ashford Clinic Breakspear Pharmacy Aveley Clinic Doctor B Aesthetics Aylesbury Clinic Aura Body Clinic Aylesbury Clinic Pearlfect Care Pharmacy Ballingry Clinic Barnsley Clinic Aesthetica Medispa Barnsley Clinic Metanoia Medical Aesthetics (Inside) Cliniva Medispa Find More
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Why take this test?

If you are feeling constantly tired, experiencing mood changes, poor sleep or frequent illness, then your body could be under too much stress – it would be worth finding out more about your stress levels. Our Cortisol Blood test will identify if you have abnormal Cortisol levels which could be contributing to your symptoms.

What is cortisol?

Cortisol is a natural hormone. It’s your body’s main stress hormone which is made by your adrenal glands – organs at the top of your kidneys.
Having the right balance of cortisol is essential for your health and wellbeing.

An abnormal cortisol level might indicate the presence of an adrenal gland disorder or other underlying health problems, which are harmful if left untreated.

Too much cortisol can cause “Crushing syndrome”, symptoms of rapid weight gain, easily bruised skin, muscle weakness, diabetes and much more.
Too Little Cortisol can cause “Addisons disease”, which leads to changes of your skin, tiredness, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, low blood pressure and much more.

How does the test work?

The simple blood test checks whether your cortisol levels are within the normal range.
The normal range for Cortisol is 160 – 600 nmol/L.

How to prepare:

** Take your test around 9am in the morning *** This is when your Cortisol level will be at your nocturnal peak.

  • Avoid exercise before you take your test – Physical exercise temporarily increases the levels of cortisol in your blood.
  • Biotin supplements can affect results. Do not take them for two days before the test. Discuss this with your doctor if you have prescribed biotin supplements.
  • Hormonal contraception can affect the results, so it’s recommended you take a break and use an alternative barrier contraception to get more accurate results. Speak to your GP if you want more information.
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Your sample is analysed in the clinic, laboratory or using your home test equipment.

Results

Get your comprehensive detailed results report from the laboratory.

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