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I have a reverse sleep schedule. if i have cortisol and acth blood tests, should i do them at a different time than most people? i sleep 5am-2pm.
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Good question: I would get both. Regular time and about 2 hours after awakening. Discuss with your doc if this testing is useful anyway. There is usually no good reason to do it unless there is a strong suspicion for some rare disease.
Answered 7/26/2013
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