Is it possible to do a 24 hour Cortisol Saliva ... - Thyroid UK

Thyroid UK

139,911 members164,449 posts

Is it possible to do a 24 hour Cortisol Saliva test without having a routine for waking and sleeping? i.e. waking at 7am, sleeping at 11pm

storrance55 profile image
1 Reply

24 hour Cortisol Saliva Test

Written by
storrance55 profile image
storrance55
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
1 Reply
SeasideSusie profile image
SeasideSusieRemembering

storrance55

They ask you to do your test on a "typical" day. If you don't have a regular routine then it's best to get guidance from the testing company.

Hopefully you're using Regenerus or Genova Diagnostics who test both cortisol plus DHEA, testing cortisol on it's own isn't recommended.

If using Genova then here is a post about their holiday shutdown dates:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Is it possible to have high thyroid antibodies without having hashimotos?

Hi, I've been diagnosed and treated for underactive thyroid for 5 years or so now. In that time...

Is it useful to determine thyroid hormones T3 and T4 in 24 hour urine?

I just came across this website that claims that "it is useful to determine T3 and T4 in 24-hour...

Is it possible to buy liquid levo via the internet cheaply from abroad without a prescription?

Can this be done? Can anyone shed light on this? Cost? If anyone has a cheap source a private...

Is it possible for GP to prescribe T3 prescription on a named patient basis?

Would it be possible for my GP to prescribe T3 on a named patient prescription? Or is it not even...

Is there a single autoimmune blood test or do you have to have individual ones for each possible illness?