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title: "Cortisol Total Test: What It Measures & What Results Mean"
description: "It measures total cortisol in your blood at a specific time to assess adrenal hormone output; order through Vitals Vault and test at a nearby Quest lab."
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last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Cortisol Total Test: What It Measures & What Results Mean

> It measures total cortisol in your blood at a specific time to assess adrenal hormone output; order through Vitals Vault and test at a nearby Quest lab.

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