Description
NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
Cortisol Saliva Adrenal Test
The Adrenocortex hormone profile is a non-invasive saliva test that serves as a reliable marker of stress response and a critical tool for revealing adrenal imbalances. Lifestyle, physical and psychological stresses put constant demands on the adrenal glands. If they become depleted adrenal fatigue or insufficiency may be experienced.
Each person has two adrenal glands both located on top of each of the body’s two kidneys. These glands are important to the body’s endocrine (hormonal) system. Adrenal fatigue is a very common condition in today’s society through the physical and physiological demands we put on our adrenal glands. Each gland is composed of two distinct zones, the large outer cortex and the inner medulla.
Salivary cortisol testing is an effective non-invasive salivary hormone test that evaluates bioactive levels of the body’s important stress hormones, cortisol and DHEA. This hormone test (stress test) serves as a critical tool for uncovering biochemical imbalances underlying anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, obesity, dysglycemia, and a host of other clinical conditions that may affect our day to day lives. This hormone test examines 4 saliva samples over a 12-hour period for levels of cortisol and DHEA. The Adrenocortex test should be used as a general screening test as it plays such an important role for a healthy life.
Analytes
- Cortisol 12:00noon
- Cortisol 4:00pm
- Cortisol 6:00-8:00am
- Cortisol 8:00pm
- DHEAs (6-8am)
Test Method
EIA (Enzyme immunoassay)
Do you have any of the signs of adrenal fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue can cause many different symptoms in your body and in many cases can cause serious harm if left unchecked. It’s important to check your adrenals if you have any of the following common symptoms:
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Cardiovascular Health
- Blood Pressure
- Other Health Conditions
- Energy levels
- Fatigue, lethargy
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Irregular sleeping patterns
- Lack of stamina
- Mild depression
- Sexual dysfunction
- Autoimmune and Immune System
- Impaired immune system
- Energy and Fatigue
- Poor concentration, ‘brain fog’
- Nutritional and Dietary Symptoms
- Salt cravings
- Endocrine and Hormonal Health
- Thyroid dysfunction
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 3–5 days
