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Cortisol Normal Ranges

Cortisol is the primary glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex under the influence of ACTH from the pituitary gland.

Age Group	Reference Range	Unit	Notes
Adults (18–64)	6 – 23	µg/dL	Morning (8 AM)
Adults (18–64)	2 – 12	µg/dL	Afternoon (4 PM)

Also reported in: nmol/L.

Critical (Panic) Values

Critical Low: < 2 µg/dL. Values outside these limits require immediate clinical attention.

Common Causes of High Cortisol

Cushing's disease (pituitary ACTH-secreting tumor — most common cause)Adrenal adenoma or carcinomaEctopic ACTH secretion (small cell lung cancer)

Common Causes of Low Cortisol

Addison's disease (primary adrenal insufficiency — autoimmune, TB, metastases)Secondary adrenal insufficiency (pituitary ACTH deficiency)Abrupt withdrawal of long-term corticosteroid therapy

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