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Blood Cortisol Test
While the most common methods of finding out what your cortisol
levels are is with a Blood Cortisol test, some doctors measure
cortisol through a saliva sample as salivary cortisol levels reflect an
index of blood cortisol levels. In some instances, by-products of
cortisol metabolism are also measured. For instance,
17-hydroxycorticosteroids, which are inactive products of the
cortisol breakdown in your liver.
Taking A Blood Cortisol Test
A Blood Cortisol test, as well as Cortisol Urine tests are most
commonly used to help diagnose Cushing's syndrome and
Addison's disease, which are two serious adrenal disorders, but
now they can also help with diagnosis for weight problems caused
by high cortisol levels. If your cortisol levels are abnormal, your
doctor may have additional testing conducted in order to confirm
diagnosis before treatment is recommended. Depending on what
is found, will determine the course of treatment, which may very
well be adding supplements to your diet.
The normal levels of cortisol in the bloodstream range between
6-23 mcg/dl (micrograms per deciliter). Typically, your doctor will
order a cortisol test (if you don't ask for it) primarily if he or she
notices symptoms that are suspicious of Cushing's syndrome such
as obesity, muscle weakness and muscle wasting, or of Addison's
disease. Addison's disease symptoms are: fatigue, weakness, and
increased pigmentation.
It is important to note that adults have slightly higher cortisol
levels than children do. In normal people, cortisol levels typically
are very low at bedtime, and at there highest just after waking.
Thus, the tests are conducted with this in mind. In any case, if you
experiencing a problem with abdominal weight gain, or other
weight gains for that matter, and are tired all the time, you should
have a Blood Cortisol test conducted.
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