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Cortisol 24hr Urine Test

$48.00 AUD

Need the most comprehensive assessment of your cortisol production for diagnosing adrenal disorders, Cushing's syndrome, or monitoring cortisol-related treatment?

Assess your total daily cortisol production with our comprehensive Cortisol 24hr Urine Test. This detailed analysis measures the complete amount of cortisol your body produces over an entire day, providing the most comprehensive assessment of adrenal function and cortisol-related disorders.

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You will be emailed a referral to take to your local collection centre. If you ever have any questions, we're here to help.

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1
Order a test

Order a test

Order the private test that suits you and your goals. After ordering, you will receive your referral by email.

2
Collect the sample

Collect the sample

Attend one of our 4000+ partner collection centres throughout Australia. Search locations.

3
Receive your results

Receive your results

View all your lab results in your secure health dashboard. Easy!

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Overview

Think of the 24-hour urine cortisol test as your body's stress hormone diary – it tracks every bit of cortisol your system produces and eliminates over a full day, giving you the complete story rather than just a snapshot. Cortisol acts like your body's built-in alarm system, helping you respond to stress and regulate everything from your sleep-wake cycle to blood sugar levels, but it naturally rises and falls throughout the day like ocean tides.

This comprehensive approach is especially valuable because a single blood draw might catch cortisol at an unusual high or low point, potentially missing important patterns. By collecting the full 24-hour picture, doctors can accurately diagnose conditions like Cushing's syndrome, where your body produces too much cortisol (leading to symptoms like unexplained weight gain, high blood pressure, and persistent fatigue), or spot other adrenal imbalances that might be affecting your energy, mood, and overall health. While the collection process requires a day of careful attention to instructions, it provides the most reliable foundation for understanding how well your body's stress response system is working.

Symptoms

Essential for individuals with suspected Cushing's syndrome, adrenal disorders, unexplained symptoms suggesting cortisol excess or deficiency, or monitoring cortisol-related treatments.

Questions

  • It captures total cortisol production over an entire day, eliminating the variability and stress factors that can affect single-point measurements, providing the most comprehensive assessment of cortisol status.
  • Follow timing instructions exactly, collect ALL urine during the 24-hour period, keep the container refrigerated, and avoid missing any collections. Even one missed sample can invalidate the results.
  • Stress, illness, certain medications (especially steroids), kidney disease, and incomplete collection can affect results. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications and health conditions.
  • Normal ranges are typically 10-100 mcg/24hr (28-276 nmol/24hr), but this can vary between laboratories. Your healthcare provider will interpret results based on your specific situation and symptoms.
  • Elevated levels may indicate Cushing's syndrome or other cortisol excess conditions, requiring further specialized testing and evaluation by an endocrinologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
  • Discuss all medications with your healthcare provider before testing. Some medications, especially steroids, may need to be temporarily discontinued, while others should be continued as prescribed.

Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

Biomarkers

  • Cortisol

How to prepare

Obtain collection container from pathology provider with detailed instructions. Begin collection after first morning urination, collect all urine for exactly 24 hours, end with first morning urination the next day. Keep collection container refrigerated and follow specific timing instructions.

After the test

Elevated results require further evaluation for Cushing's syndrome with additional specialized tests. Low results may need assessment for adrenal insufficiency. Work with endocrinologists for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Results show total 24-hour cortisol excretion compared to normal ranges (typically 10-100 mcg/24hr or 28-276 nmol/24hr). Elevated levels may indicate Cushing's syndrome or other cortisol excess conditions. Low levels might suggest adrenal insufficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most collection centres accept walk-ins. Some may require a booking - check details when you click on your chosen location.

If your test needs fasting, we’ll include that in your instructions after you order. Fasting usually means no food for 8–12 hours, but water is fine.

Just your pathology referral form (we email it to you)

Of course. Just maybe don’t bring the friend who faints at the sight of blood.

They’re the highly trained professionals who take your blood sample - with a steady hand and a sharp needle. They love blood, but don’t worry… they’re not vampires. Just legends who make blood tests quick, clean, and (almost) painless.

Some of our tests include Urine, Stool, Saliva and more. Each test will have a clear description on what sample you will need to give and instructions on how.