A member asked:

Could use your help docs! my cortisol level was 26.5 at around 4pm when i got my blood drawn and my doctor won't do anything about it. what can i do about this?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

High Cortisol: Cortisol is a mild androgen and is produced by the adrenal glands. It has a diurnal pattern, which means that the level has a predictable curve over a 24 hour period. It should be highest in the morning. Blood cortisol is standardized for before 10am. 26.5 is quite a bit higher than I would expect for 4pm unless you are a shift worker or keep odd hours. Get a 4 spot cortisol saliva test.

Answered 5/12/2014

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