Cortisol AM & PM Testing | Cortisol Levels in Normal, IL
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Order Cortisol AM & PM Test | Cortisol LevelsCortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, and its concentration in the blood follows a predictable daily rhythm. The Cortisol AM & PM Test measures cortisol at two points in the day to show how that rhythm behaves rather than capturing a single snapshot.
About Cortisol AM & PM Test | Cortisol Levels in Normal
Cortisol is best understood as a hormone of timing as much as quantity.
Cortisol is released in a diurnal pattern, typically peaking shortly after waking and declining through the day. A single measurement can be difficult to interpret because the expected value depends heavily on when the sample was drawn.
Sampling in the morning and again in the afternoon allows the two results to be compared against one another. The relationship between the values, rather than either number alone, is what gives the test its diagnostic value.
Because cortisol participates in stress responses, blood sugar regulation, blood pressure maintenance, and immune function, abnormal patterns can accompany a range of conditions. Results are interpreted alongside symptoms and other findings by a qualified clinician.
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