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Cortisol Am

Also known as: AM cortisol test, Morning cortisol, Cortisol blood test morning

Blood
Same day / 24 hours
Home pickup
No fasting needed

Clinical use cases

Why doctors order it

Clinician-led evaluation of adrenal function
Assessment of endocrine symptoms with proper timing
Monitoring steroid therapy effects under guidance
Timed morning test aligned with cortisol's daily rhythm
Useful in clinician evaluation of adrenal function
Stress, sleep, and illness can affect cortisol levels

Sample & preparation

Sample type

Blood (Serum)

Fasting

Not required

Report TAT

Same day / 24 hours

Home collection

Available

How to prepare

1Book an early morning collection slot
2No fasting unless combined tests require fasting
3Avoid unusual stress/exertion before sampling where possible
4Disclose steroid use (oral/inhaled/topical/injection) to clinician
5Note sleep schedule and recent illness for context
6Collect serum blood sample via trained phlebotomist
7Download report from View reports
8Review with clinician

Frequently asked questions

How should I prepare for the Cortisol Am?

Book an early morning collection slot|No fasting unless combined tests require fasting|Avoid unusual stress/exertion before sampling where possible|Disclose steroid use (oral/inhaled/topical/injection) to clinician|Note sleep schedule and recent illness for context|Collect serum blood sample via trained phlebotomist|Download report from <a href='/my-account/'>View reports</a>|Review with clinician; further tests may be advised

How much does the Cortisol Am cost?

The Cortisol Am is available at ₹1149 (MRP ₹2099) on PingMeDoc with free home sample collection. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.

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Medical disclaimer

Test details are for general information only and not a substitute for medical advice. Reference ranges vary between labs. Always discuss results with a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.

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What this test measures

1 parameters in the Cortisol Am

The Cortisol Am reports the following parameters. Reference ranges are typical adult values from NABL-accredited partner labs and may vary slightly by lab, age and sex — always read results with your doctor.

Parameter	Reference range	Unit
Cortisol-Morning Sample	8.69–22.4	mg/dL

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Cortisol Am

Sample & preparation

Frequently asked questions

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