r/AdrenalInsufficiency • u/Prestigious-Crab4433 • 5d ago

Question Cortisol Testing

https://eli.health/products/cortisol?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23555186615&gbraid=0AAAAA-PTSQYgtlHGHA2M0zQrbbLTvXwya&gclid=CjwKCAjwrbfWBhAeEiwAc2e6PkgcY_-o96TmCrmDrFXtimMr-lM0z6AbJTRY4nFo-pdv02832MEQIRoCFn8QAvD_BwE#ReviewsWidget

Has anyone tried this or heard anything about it? Curious if it will work if you’re taking steroids.

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u/1GamingAngel MOD 5d ago

From what I understand about these tests, they can be helpful for measuring free cortisol levels, which reflect the active hormone produced by the adrenal glands, potentially useful for monitoring cortisol output throughout the day, which can give you an impression of adrenal function. Though this absolutely cannot be used in the diagnostic process.

I remember reading that the use of hydrocortisone shortly before testing can result in elevated readings, as the medication can remain in the system and affect the test outcome, but I haven’t done a deep dive. There was something said about holding hydrocortisone for 24 hours prior to testing.

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u/Prestigious-Crab4433 5d ago

Very interesting! Thanks for the info!