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Cortisol, LC/MS, Saliva from Private MD Labs

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Measures cortisol in a late-night saliva sample using LC/MS, when cortisol is normally near its daily low point. Complete results are listed within 7 business days after the sample reaches the laboratory.

Current price
$283
Sample
Saliva
Turnaround
7 days
Access
Lab Visit, Order Online
Evidence & Key Facts
Source collectedLast source check September 13, 2026

Evidence basis. This named result reflects the sources and verification evidence listed on this page as of the date shown.

Best for

Cortisol, Stress Response

Standout strength

Measures late-night salivary cortisol at a time when cortisol is normally near its daily low point.

Important watch-out

Current product pricing is inconsistent: $354 and $283 appear in the retained exact-product capture. Confirm the price at checkout because no single amount is projected here.

Cortisol, LC/MS, Saliva from Private MD Labs
Labbrary Test GradeUseful
Your Fit Score
Not calculated

Answer five questions to see how this panel matches your goals, budget, collection preferences, access, and support needs.

Calculate my fit

Labbrary's review, Fit Score, and basic comparison are free. The provider's panel, shipping, collection, clinician review, and other services are separate. About 2 minutes. No account required.

Measures cortisol in a late-night saliva sample using LC/MS, when cortisol is normally near its daily low point. Complete results are listed within 7 business days after the sample reaches the laboratory.

Current price
$283
Sample
Saliva
Turnaround
7 days
Access
Lab Visit, Order Online
Evidence & Key Facts
Source collectedLast source check September 13, 2026

Evidence basis. This named result reflects the sources and verification evidence listed on this page as of the date shown.

Best for

Cortisol, Stress Response

Standout strength

Measures late-night salivary cortisol at a time when cortisol is normally near its daily low point.

Important watch-out

Current product pricing is inconsistent: $354 and $283 appear in the retained exact-product capture. Confirm the price at checkout because no single amount is projected here.

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Scope, both directions

Inside the Panel. Beyond the Name.

Named measurements

  • Late-night salivary cortisol

Measured categories and focus areas

  • Hormones
  • Cortisol
  • Stress Response

Important limits and omissions

  • Product-specific HSA and FSA eligibility or reimbursement is not confirmed; the provider documents payment-card acceptance only.
  • The provider privacy notice does not publish a fixed data-retention period.
  • Refunds are limited to the period before specimen submission, with no refund after 21 days. The money-back guarantee is conditional.
  • The exact offer does not publish a complete assay-method and analytical-performance description.

The full breakdown

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One Named Result.

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The exact offer page names Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp as the laboratory companies generally, but the saliva samples are collected at home and the page does not state which laboratory processes them. The page does not name the assay method and publishes no CLIA certification or FDA status for the cortisol measurement, so the analytical basis is only partly documented.

The exact offer page describes this test for people with signs of excess cortisol such as unexplained weight gain, muscle weakness, fatigue, or trouble sleeping, including those being screened for Cushing syndrome. The page does not cite clinical guidelines or eligibility criteria beyond its own description.

The exact offer page names the single measured marker, late-night salivary cortisol, and explains why the late-night timing matters for spotting a disrupted rhythm. No additional markers are listed.

The exact offer page states that results come with detailed doctor notes written in plain language, showing each value against its normal range with recommended next steps. A sample result illustration on the page shows the value with its reference range, and results can be tracked over time with the trends feature and downloaded as a standard lab report.

The exact offer page identifies Private MD Labs as the provider, names Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp as the laboratory companies, publishes the exact price and turnaround, and shows LegitScript certification. Corporate ownership, full terms of service, and laboratory credentials beyond the named companies are not published on the page.

The exact offer page states the price includes the prescription and all lab fees, with the doctor's lab order created remotely and sent by email. The late-night saliva sample is collected at home, and results are typically ready within about 7 days after the sample reaches the lab. State-by-state availability is not published on the page.

The exact offer page lists the price at $283 with the prescription and all lab fees included. Orders can be cancelled before the sample is collected, and a money-back guarantee is offered to first-time customers with all normal results who file a support ticket within 15 days of receiving results. Payment is self-pay; only HSA and FSA funds are accepted, not health insurance. Full guarantee terms are referenced but not fully spelled out on the page.

The exact offer page states that Private MD Labs does not sell or share customer data and that results are delivered through a secure online account by email and text message. The page does not publish a panel-specific statement on how samples and data are stored, retained, or deleted beyond that commitment.

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True total cost

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Pricing for Cortisol, LC/MS, Saliva
ItemCurrent disclosed priceNote
Panel$283Verify the checkout total, shipping, and collection fees before ordering.
Checkout feesNot confirmedLabbrary hasn't recorded this seller's order, draw or physician fees yet. Check the total at checkout.
HSA/FSA paymentNot confirmedHSA/FSA payment eligibility has not been confirmed from provider documentation.
Optional servicesNot confirmedClinician review, subscriptions, and retesting discounts are listed only when documented.

Price status. This record shows disclosed pricing. Checkout costs can change and should be verified before purchase.

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The balance

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Strengths

  • Measures late-night salivary cortisol at a time when cortisol is normally near its daily low point.
  • The source identifies LC/MS measurement and a focused single-sample saliva scope.
  • The source describes account reporting, downloadable results, trend tracking, and complete results within 7 business days.
  • The exact offer page and purchase state document a current price of $283 USD.
  • Private MD Labs arranges the physician lab order, so buyers do not need to supply their own clinician.
  • Results are delivered digitally with report context documented for this exact offer.
  • The privacy notice allows account and data deletion requests, subject to regulatory, compliance, legal, and business retention requirements.

Watch-outs

  • Current product pricing is inconsistent: $354 and $283 appear in the retained exact-product capture. Confirm the price at checkout because no single amount is projected here.
  • This is a single late-night saliva measurement, so an elevated result may require repeat testing on another night.
  • Collection timing and adherence can affect whether the sample reflects the intended late-night window.
  • Laboratory testing is unavailable in Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. Product and collection availability can be narrower.
  • Evidence needed for a full quality score, including assay validation, complete collection protocol, report detail, terms, and product-specific privacy evidence, has not been fully assessed.
  • HSA and FSA card acceptance is documented, but eligibility or reimbursement for this exact offer is not confirmed.
  • Refunds are permitted only before specimen submission and are unavailable after 21 days from payment. The 90-day money-back guarantee has first-customer, result, and test-category conditions.
  • The privacy notice permits defined laboratory and service-provider disclosures, deidentified research use with an opt-out, and third-party advertising unless the user opts out. No fixed retention period is published.
  • Private MD Labs does not offer services to residents of New York, New Jersey, or Rhode Island. Exact collection-site availability should be checked before purchase.

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