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For this test, two blood draws on the same day with a 6-hour interval are required.

Cortisol

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    How can I purchase a test?

    Please enter your postal code and email address. We will inform you about the CaboCheck pharmacies near you. If we cannot find a pharmacy in your area, we will inform you as soon as CaboCheck is available to you.

    1. Visit your pharmacy and ask about CaboCheck.

      With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.

    2. Test execution on-site or at a later date

      You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.

    3. Quick and reliable results

      Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.

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    Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke

    Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke

    Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten

    Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten

    Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor

    Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor

    Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online

    Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online

    Fragen und Antworten zu Cortisol- Früh

    What is the respective laboratory value?

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    Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is produced in the adrenal cortex and plays a central role in the stress response, metabolism, and regulation of the immune system. The laboratory value measures the concentration of cortisol in the blood.

    For whom is such a test to be considered?

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    Here is the translation: A cortisol test is recommended for: Persons with symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain or changes in blood pressure Suspicion of adrenal gland dysfunction such as Addison's disease (underfunction) or Cushing's syndrome (overfunction) Patients with chronic stress or depressive symptoms Monitoring of patients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy

    What is it used for?

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    The test serves to diagnose diseases of the adrenal cortex and to clarify symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances. It is also used to identify the cause of stress symptoms and hormonal disorders.

    What can be inferred from that?

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    A high cortisol level can indicate: Chronic stress Cushing's disease (overactive adrenal glands) Corticosteroid medication therapy. A low value indicates: Addison's disease (adrenal insufficiency) Chronic fatigue or hypopituitarism (pituitary gland underfunction).

    What is the ideal time for a test?

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    The cortisol level fluctuates during the course of the day (circadian rhythm), with the highest values in the morning and the lowest values at night. A morning blood draw is therefore ideal. Additionally, we perform a second blood draw after a fasting period of 8 hours.

    Particularly interesting?

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    Cortisol is a stress-dependent hormone, and short-term stress situations can increase the values. Cortisol follows a natural daily rhythm (circadian rhythm) Chronically elevated cortisol levels can be harmful in the long term ("stress hormone effect")