Description
Test Specimen: Saliva
Test Analytes: Cortisol x 4, DHEA-s
Sample Report Adrenal Function
Test Details:
This profile provides a comprehensive view of adrenal function and includes 4 cortisol levels timed throughout the day as well as DHEA. Symptoms that would indicate ordering this profile include:
- Fatigue
- Nervousness
- Weakness
- Sugar cravings
- Insomnia
- Dizzy spells
- Headaches
- Decreased stamina
- Irritability
- Fibromyalgia
- Anxiety/Depression
Cortisol levels should be at their highest level 30 minutes after waking up in the morning, decreasing gradually over the course of the day, reaching their lowest point at bedtime. The resulting curve or pattern allows health care providers to pinpoint issues with adrenal gland function. Alterations in this pattern can results in symptoms related to stress, mood, fatigue and insomnia. DHEA levels naturally decline with age, although alterations can be seen as part of the stress response.