--- title: Cortisol PM Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/cortisol-pm" also_known_as: - cortisol (pm) - cortisol pm - afternoon cortisol - evening cortisol category: Hormones units: - mcg/dL - ug/dL order_price_usd: 26.99 order_item: Cortisol (AM) order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/cortisol-am" reviewed_at: 2026-09-05 --- # Cortisol PM > Cortisol PM is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 2.30 – 11.9 mcg/dL. At TestWell it's $26.99 all-in as Cortisol (AM), results in 2–4 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: cortisol (pm), cortisol pm, afternoon cortisol, evening cortisol. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | mcg/dL / ug/dL | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Price | $26.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp · BioReference in NY/NJ | ## What does Cortisol PM measure? Afternoon cortisol — should be considerably lower than morning levels in a normal diurnal pattern. ## What is the normal range for Cortisol PM? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | age 18+, drawn 4–6 PM | 2.30 – 11.9 mcg/dL | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## How do you get tested for Cortisol PM? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cortisol (AM)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cortisol-am) | Single test | $26.99 | This marker | | [Metabolism & Weight Loss Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/metabolism-panel) | Panel | $119.99 | 8 tests | | [Fitness & Performance Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/fitness-performance-panel) | Panel | $119.99 | 8 tests | | [Sleep Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/sleep-health-panel) | Panel | $129.99 | 8 tests | | [Chronic Fatigue Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/chronic-fatigue-panel) | Panel | $169.99 | 9 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $26.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $27.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | Yes | $31.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically — state rules keep Quest and Labcorp from accepting self-ordered draws. | - [What a high Cortisol PM means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/cortisol-pm/high) - [What a low Cortisol PM means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/cortisol-pm/low) ## Common questions about Cortisol PM ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my cortisol pm? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get Cortisol PM results? Most Cortisol PM results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a Cortisol PM test cost? Our Cortisol (AM) starts at $26.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my Cortisol PM test? Fasting is not required for the Cortisol PM test. You can have your blood drawn any time of day. ### Which lab will process my Cortisol PM test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [Mayo Clinic Labs](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/8545) - [MedlinePlus (NIH) — Cortisol Test](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/cortisol-test/) ## Related biomarkers - [Total Testosterone](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/total-testosterone) - [Free Testosterone](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-testosterone) - [SHBG](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/shbg) - [Estradiol](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/estradiol) - [Cortisol AM](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/cortisol-am) - [DHEA-S](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/dhea-s) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-05. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/cortisol-pm Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.