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My cortisol levels are high and the doctor wants to do a 24 hour urine test. What is the reason for this?
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∙ 14y ago
Because what you have done is a spot cortisol level test, by collecting a 24 hour test it gives a more accurate reading as to the total amount of cortisol produced in a day.
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∙ 14y ago
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