Adrenal stress profile - salivary

Test Details for Ordering
Test	Adrenal Stress Profile (salivary)
Laboratory	Genova Diagnostics
Price	£74.00
Sample required	Saliva sample
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DESCRIPTION

This test measures levels of cortisol and DHEA-s in 4 samples of saliva collected over 24 hours to assess body levels of both hormones. I use this test widely for patients with fatigue syndromes. They often respond well to low dose cortisol and/or DHEA. DHEA is available from Pharmwest Hydrocortisone has to be prescribed by a doctor. For comments on abnormal results - see Adrenal Stress Profile test result - What does it mean?

SAMPLE

4 saliva samples.

KIT

The kit for this test includes four collection tubes, packaging materials for transporting the samples in the post, a request form and an envelope for sending the sample to the laboratory and detailed instruction for collecting the samples.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Collect the samples by following the instructions enclosed with the test kit.
• Make sure that your name, date of birth and date sample taken are correctly entered on the sample tube.
• Make sure all the necessary details are correct on the laboratory request form.
• Post the sample in the packaging materials provided making sure that the laboratory request form is enclosed with the samples. Use 1st class Royal Mail service (which is adequate) or Special Delivery Next Day service. There is no need to use a courier service if sending samples within the UK, but if you wish you can use the one offered by Genova Diagnostics – Streetwise courier service. Genova Diagnostics will invoice you for this service directly. Current Streetwise delivery fee payable to Genova Diagnostics is £12.

Please note that there is an additional interpretation fee for my letter to your GP. See Ordering Tests for more details.