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2020年7月31日—Acortisoltestmeasuresthelevelofcortisolinyourblood,urine,orsaliva.Bloodtestsarethemostcommonwayofmeasuringcortisol.Ifyour ...

A cortisol test often uses a sample of blood drawn at a lab. But the test may also be done on urine or saliva collected at home. Normally, cortisol levels vary during the day, so your provider may order more than one type of test to get more information about your cortisol levels.

For a blood test, a health care professional will take a blood sample from a vein in your arm, using a small needle. After the needle is inserted, a small amount of blood will be collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a little sting when the needle goes in or out. This usually takes less than five minutes.

Blood samples are usually taken twice during the day--once in the morning when cortisol levels are at their highest, and again around 4 p.m., when levels are much lower.

For a cortisol urine test, your provider may ask you to collect all your ...