SERUM CORTISOL

SERUM CORTISOL

Regular price Rs. 600 Kaer Price Rs. 540

Product Description

Why to get tested?
To help diagnose Cushing syndrome or primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease); to detect conditions affecting the pituitary or adrenal glands
When to get tested?
When your healthcare provider suspects excess or deficient cortisol production
What sample needed?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or a random or 24-hour urine sample; sometimes a saliva sample may be used
What preparation I need before test?
You may be required to rest before sample collection. For a salivary cortisol test, you may be instructed to refrain from eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth for a period of time (may be some time between 15 to 30 minutes) prior to the test. Follow any instructions you are given.