At Home Cortisol Test Canada. Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands. Cortisol can also be measured using a blood or saliva test.
A cortisol test is done to measure the level of the hormone cortisol in the blood. The cortisol level may show problems with the adrenal glands or pituitary gland. In adrenal function, the extreme low on a bell curve is addison’s disease and the extreme high is cushing’s disease.
Saliva cortisol is far more accurate.
Select your required blood test from our test menu or call us on +1416 800 0999. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid (steroid) hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Arrange an appointment at your local dynacare, located around ontario. The saliva cortisol test will show you what your cortisol pattern is throughout the day, and how it either follows or differs from an optimal cortisol pattern, and also how it corresponds to your symptoms throughout the day.
