Hormones
Cortisol test cost
By Elo. Last updated June 2026.
Cortisol is the body's primary stress hormone, following a daily rhythm. A morning measurement helps assess adrenal function.
Below we compare what Cortisol costs on its own against every testing package we track that includes it, sorted by price. We pulled the standalone figure from a direct-to-consumer lab that runs on the Quest or LabCorp network and checked each bundle against the providers we track, so you can see the cheapest way to get this marker.
How much does a Cortisol test cost?
Cortisol costs $55 on its own, or $190–$595 when purchased as a bundle.
- Walk-In LabLowest priceTests Cortisol on its ownCost: $55
- Empirical HealthIncludes Cortisol in a 100-biomarker panelCost: $190
- Parsley HealthIncludes Cortisol in a 41-biomarker panelCost: $275
- Mito HealthIncludes Cortisol in a 53-biomarker panelCost: $349
- WHOOP Advanced LabsIncludes Cortisol in a 65-biomarker panelCost: $349
- Function HealthIncludes Cortisol in a 128-biomarker panelCost: $365
- Vitals VaultIncludes Cortisol in a 58-biomarker panelCost: $399
- EverlywellIncludes Cortisol in an 86-biomarker panelCost: $399
- Marek HealthIncludes Cortisol in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $495
- InsideTrackerIncludes Cortisol in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $499
- Marek HealthIncludes Cortisol in a 56-biomarker panelCost: $595
Cheapest option: Order Cortisol on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $55, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Standalone price is the all-in consumer cost to order Cortisol by itself, including a $6 physician service fee. Verified June 2026. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone morning (AM) cortisol serum test for $49 plus a $6 physician fee.
Frequently asked questions about Cortisol testing
What is the cheapest way to get a Cortisol test?
Order Cortisol on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $55, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a Cortisol test?
No. The standalone Cortisol test listed above includes the physician order in its price, so you can buy it online and have your blood drawn without your own doctor. You would only need your own doctor's order if you want to bill the test to insurance.
Is a Cortisol test covered by insurance?
If a doctor orders Cortisol to look into symptoms or manage a diagnosed condition, insurance usually covers it, though you may still owe a copay or deductible. The direct-to-consumer tests priced above are paid out of pocket and are not billed to insurance.