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This test measures the level of cortisol in your blood after a period without food or drink. Book 12 hours fasting cortisol in Banashankari, Bengaluru at GetVisit, NABL labs in Banashankari and Electronic City, home collection, same-day results and cashless OPD.
Centre VisitSAMPLE TYPE
Blood
FASTING REQUIRED
No
GENDER
Male/Female
GET REPORTS IN
24 hours
TEST INCLUDED
1
What is a 12 hours fasting cortisol Test in Bengaluru ?
What is 12 hours fasting cortisol?
This test measures the level of cortisol in your blood after a period without food or drink. Cortisol is a hormone made by the adrenal glands. It is one of the most commonly ordered blood tests worldwide and plays a key role in both preventive screening and the investigation of liver disease.
What does 12 hours fasting cortisol measure?
It helps control metabolism, blood pressure, immune response, and how the body handles stress. Measuring cortisol helps detect adrenal or pituitary gland problems. It is used to diagnose conditions like Cushing's syndrome (too much cortisol) or Addison's disease (too little cortisol). Doctors also use fasting cortisol to monitor treatment, check for abnormal daily patterns, and decide if further tests are needed.
What symptoms suggest 12 hours fasting cortisol may be needed?
A doctor may recommend 12 hours fasting cortisol when a patient reports fatigue or persistent low energy, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark amber or tea-coloured urine, pale or clay-coloured stools, upper right abdominal discomfort, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal swelling, and unexplained weight loss. GetVisit makes testing convenient in Bengaluru, with lab slots and home collection in Rajajinagar, Electronic City, and nearby areas.
How is 12 hours fasting cortisol performed?
Collection is a routine blood draw. Using a single-use sterile needle, the phlebotomist takes a small sample from a vein in your arm; GetVisit's team in Rajajinagar and Electronic City, Bengaluru then barcodes and transports it under controlled conditions to the NABL lab.
How accurate is 12 hours fasting cortisol?
For 12 hours fasting cortisol, alcohol within 24 hours and strenuous exercise can temporarily raise liver values, so avoid both before testing. GetVisit's NABL labs in Rajajinagar and Electronic City, Bengaluru process the sample on calibrated analysers with routine quality checks.
Are there any risks to 12 hours fasting cortisol?
Beyond a brief pinch, 12 hours fasting cortisol carries almost no risk. Keep the arm relaxed during the draw, press gently on the site afterwards, and avoid heavy lifting with that arm for about an hour.
Did you know?
For a routine blood cortisol test you usually don’t need to fast, but samples are often taken early morning (about 8:00 AM).
12 hours fasting cortisol Test Preparation in Bengaluru
Your medicines:
Continue your regular medicines unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
Before you come:
Fast for 8 to 12 hours before the test. Water is allowed and encouraged, so drink 2 to 3 glasses before leaving home. Avoid tea, coffee, juice, food, alcohol, and supplements during the fasting window.
Booking your slot:
Choose a morning slot for the most consistent results. Same-day home collection is offered throughout Bengaluru, Hebbal and JP Nagar included.
Documents and clothing:
Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.
12 hours fasting cortisol Test Parameters in Bengaluru
Single standalone test:
12 hours fasting cortisol. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a 12 hours fasting cortisol Test in Bengaluru ?
When does a doctor order 12 hours fasting cortisol?
12 hours fasting cortisol is commonly ordered as part of endocrine or adrenal function testing and sometimes during evaluation for Cushing’s or Addison’s syndromes. Doctors may request it when patients have unexplained fatigue, weight change, high blood pressure, mood changes, or muscle weakness.
Who should get 12 hours fasting cortisol done in Bengaluru?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a rapidly emerging problem in Bengaluru's IT workforce. Regular liver testing benefits: regular alcohol drinkers, individuals with BMI above 28, anyone on long-term medication including statins or anti-TB drugs, people with a personal or family history of hepatitis B or C, those with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome, and all adults above 40 in annual preventive panels. In Bengaluru, residents of MG Road, Whitefield, and similar areas with sedentary lifestyles and calorie-dense diets face particularly elevated metabolic liver risk.
What conditions can 12 hours fasting cortisol help diagnose?
Abnormal results can come from adrenal or pituitary disease, long-term steroid use, severe illness, or stress. A family history of endocrine disorders may make this test more important.
What do 12 hours fasting cortisol results mean?
Mildly elevated ALT or AST (2–3× normal): fatty liver, obesity, or medication effect , often reversible. Moderately elevated (3–10×): active viral hepatitis or drug toxicity , requires urgent investigation. Severely elevated (>10×): acute liver injury , a medical emergency. High bilirubin: liver processing failure, bile duct obstruction, or haemolysis. Low albumin: significant loss of liver synthetic function, seen in advanced cirrhosis or malnutrition.
How often should 12 hours fasting cortisol be repeated?
Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.
What happens after 12 hours fasting cortisol results are ready?
Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.
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