# Cortisol, LC/MS (Endocrine Sciences)

> This test measures the level of cortisol, a hormone produced by your adrenal glands that helps regulate metabolism and the body's response to stress. It helps show whether your body is making too much or too little of this hormone, which is relevant for investigating symptoms like unexplained weight gain, muscle weakness, or severe fatigue. These results assist doctors in ruling out adrenal gland disorders like Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease. However, this test cannot identify the specific cause of abnormal levels on its own, as stress, medication, and the time of day also affect results.

- Labcorp code: 500154
- Category: [Hormones](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/hormones.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=500154&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.