Cortisol, Free, 24 Hour Urine Test

The Purpose of a 24-Hour Cortisol, Free, Urine Test

Have you been struggling to lose weight? Do you notice other unusual symptoms, such as weakened muscles and purple stretch marks? You may have Cushing syndrome. This condition is caused by excessive cortisol production over a prolonged period of time. Cortisol is a hormone synthesized and released by the adrenal glands as part of the body’s stress response.

Because Cushing syndrome can significantly impact weight loss efforts, it is crucial to monitor cortisol levels, especially when other symptoms of the syndrome are observed. Regularly checking your levels with a urine cortisol test helps identify and manage this condition.

What Does the 24-Hour Urine Test for Cortisol Measure?

This test evaluates your cortisol levels in your urine.

Who Should Take a Urine Cortisol Test?

A 24-hour cortisol, free, urine test should be considered if you are unsuccessful at weight loss even with healthy lifestyle modifications such as a nutritious diet and regular exercise. It’s also recommended if you are suffering symptoms linked to Cushing syndrome, so you can rule that out as a possible cause of your weight loss issues. Those symptoms can include elevated blood pressure, a roundness in the face, thin limbs, fragile skin, and a fatty lump between the shoulders.

24-Hour Urine Cortisol Test Preparation

You should choose a convenient facility for your 24-hour urine test for cortisol; this makes it convenient to pick up the sterile container you need for your urine collection and then drop off the specimen for testing. (Our website’s locator tool helps you find the lab closest to you.) You must urinate at 8 a.m. without collecting a sample, then collect all your urine in a 24-hour period until 8 a.m. the following morning.

Cortisol Test Urine Results

A normal range for the cortisol test with urine is 4 to 40 mcg. If you are concerned about your results, get the help of a Personalabs doctor during a telehealth visit.

Where Can I Get a 24-Hour Cortisol Test Near Me?

Don’t struggle with your weight loss efforts if you feel Cushing syndrome may be a factor. A 24-hour urine cortisol test is one of many hormone tests you can get at Personalabs, and you may not even need a doctor’s approval to purchase the test, depending on the state where you live. Here’s how easy it is to get the testing you need:

Step 1: Shop Personalabs online and purchase your 24-hour cortisol test, making sure to download the lab order.

Step 2: Find the location near you for your test. You’ve got more than 4,000 Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics labs to choose from. Pick up your specimen container and get any instructions from the lab for drop off.

Step 3: Collect your sample and return the container back to the lab.

Step 4: Review your results in your Personalabs portal within 2 to 10 business days after you submit your sample. (Contact us to get help if you need your results by a specific deadline.)

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