Cortisol (AM, Serum) in Dehradun
Also known as: Cortisol, Serum Cortisol, Morning Cortisol, Stress hormone test, 8 AM Cortisol
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Report
- 24-72 hours
- Processed
- NABL partner lab
LabONE price
₹600
- Free home collection on ₹999+ (₹199 visit fee below that)
- Pathologist-reviewed report on WhatsApp
- MIRA Smart Report in plain language
100%
reports reviewed by a pathologist
5.0★
five-star rated on Google
77
biomarkers in the ₹999 full body
Same day
reports on WhatsApp, or by next morning
What is a Cortisol (AM, Serum)?
Cortisol is the hormone your adrenal glands release to manage stress, blood sugar, blood pressure and inflammation. It follows a daily rhythm — highest around 8 AM and lowest near midnight — which is why this test is drawn as a timed morning sample. Persistently high or low cortisol points to a hormonal problem rather than day-to-day stress alone.
Why take this test?
A cortisol test is advised for unexplained weight gain with easy bruising or a rounded face, unusual tiredness with low blood pressure or salt craving, or as part of a burnout and chronic-stress workup. Doctors also use it to investigate suspected Cushing's syndrome (high cortisol) or Addison's disease (low cortisol).
- Chronic fatigue or burnout that a routine panel has not explained
- Weight gain around the face and trunk with thin arms and legs
- Dizziness, salt craving or darkening skin creases
- Monitoring during or after long-term steroid medication, as advised by your doctor
Normal reference ranges
| Biomarker | Healthy reference range |
|---|---|
| Morning (approx. 8 AM) | 6 - 23 µg/dL |
Ranges are indicative for adults. Your report carries the lab-specific reference range and is reviewed by a LabONE pathologist; always interpret results with your doctor.
Related tests
Other Immunoassay tests booked with home collection in Dehradun.
FAQs: Cortisol (AM, Serum) in Dehradun
How much does a Cortisol (AM, Serum) cost in Dehradun?
A Cortisol (AM, Serum) at LabONE in Dehradun costs ₹600. Home sample collection is free on any booking of ₹999 or more (a ₹199 visit fee applies below that). Every report is pathologist-reviewed and delivered on WhatsApp with the MIRA Smart Report explaining it in plain language.
Why must cortisol be tested in the morning?
Cortisol naturally peaks around 8 AM and falls through the day. A sample drawn at the wrong time cannot be compared against the reference range, so the draw is scheduled for early morning.
Does a normal cortisol mean my stress is fine?
It means your adrenal glands are producing normally. Day-to-day psychological stress usually does not show up as an abnormal single cortisol value — the test is for hormonal disease, not a stress score.
How do I book a Cortisol (AM, Serum) in Dehradun?
Message LabONE on WhatsApp, pick a slot, and a trained phlebotomist collects your sample at home. Home collection is free on any order of ₹999 or more, otherwise a ₹199 visit fee applies.
Is home sample collection available for the Cortisol (AM, Serum)?
Yes. LabONE collects your sample at home across Dehradun with a single, careful prick. Morning slots (6-10 AM) are reserved for fasting tests.
How will I get my Cortisol (AM, Serum) report?
Your pathologist-reviewed report arrives on WhatsApp via MIRA, with the MIRA Smart Report explaining what it means in plain language.
Cortisol (AM, Serum) at home across Dehradun
LabONE offers home sample collection for the Cortisol (AM, Serum) across Dehradun, including Rajpur Road, Race Course, Clock Tower, Paltan Bazaar, Astley Hall, Dalanwala, Karanpur, Patel Nagar, Ballupur, GMS Road, Sahastradhara Road, Vasant Vihar, Nehru Colony, Subhash Nagar, Prem Nagar, Clement Town, Jakhan, Dilaram Bazaar, EC Road, Kanwali, Niranjanpur, Mussoorie Road, and nearby areas.
How home collection works
From a WhatsApp message to a report you actually understand, in four steps.
- 1
Book on WhatsApp
Tell MIRA which test you want, or ask what to check.
- 2
Free home collection
A trained phlebotomist visits you. Free on any ₹999+ booking.
- 3
Tested at our lab
Processed and reviewed by a LabONE pathologist.
- 4
Report, explained
On WhatsApp via MIRA, with the MIRA Smart Report in plain language.
Book your Cortisol (AM, Serum) in Dehradun
₹600, free home collection on ₹999+ carts. Reports on WhatsApp with the free MIRA Smart Report.
Book on WhatsAppTest nahi. Rishta.