Cortisol Blood Test

Do you want to know more about your cortisol level? Perhaps you have symptoms of an adrenal function disorder, and your healthcare advisor has recommended a 9am cortisol test as an initial investigation.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cortisol

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Adrenal hormones

  • Cortisol

About this test

Do you want to know more about your cortisol level? Perhaps you have symptoms of an adrenal function disorder, and your healthcare advisor has recommended a 9am cortisol test as an initial investigation. Our cortisol test checks whether your cortisol is in the normal range. An abnormal cortisol level is often due to chronic stress, but, in rare cases, it can indicate an underlying condition like Addison's disease or Cushing's syndrome.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 7.5/10

    A single-marker test measuring exactly what it sets out to; depth is not the point of this comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 6.5/10

    £45.00 against a comparison-group median of £45.13 (-0%).

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Cortisol Home Blood Test Kit

Check your cortisol levels at home with our easy finger-prick cortisol blood test. Cortisol is your body's main stress hormone, affecting energy, mood, sleep, and metabolism, with imbalances leading to fatigue, anxiety, and poor recovery.

  • At-home test
8.1 / 10