Ordering the Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Profile | Europe
Ordering the Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Profile helps measure how your adrenal glands are working by checking stress hormones like cortisol and DHEA. This test can show if your body is having trouble handling stress, which can affect energy, sleep, and mood. Interestingly, secretory IgA, included in this test, can reveal how stress may be impacting your immune system, which is not always obvious from symptoms alone.
When ordering this test, you can expect these specific benefits:
- Shows your daily cortisol pattern to help spot stress-related hormone changes.
- Measures DHEA to check for hormone imbalances linked to tiredness and low motivation.
- Includes secretory IgA to see if stress is affecting your immune response.
- Helps track how your body recovers from stress over time.
- Gives clear data to help your doctor make decisions about stress management and treatment.
Who Should Consider Adrenal Hormone and Stress Testing
People who feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, struggle to focus at work, or notice mood swings during stressful times may benefit from this test. For example, someone who feels exhausted in the afternoon, has trouble falling asleep, and finds it hard to handle daily stress might find answers through this testing.
Ordering this test may also be helpful in these situations:
- Feeling more anxious or irritable than usual, especially during busy periods.
- Having trouble remembering things or staying focused at school or work.
- Noticing changes in weight that don’t match your eating or exercise habits.
- Experiencing frequent colds or infections, especially after stressful events.
- Finding that your energy drops sharply after drinking coffee or energy drinks.
Testing can help you see if your stress hormones are out of balance, which can lead to tiredness, sleep problems, and changes in mood or memory. Delaying this test could mean missing early signs of hormone changes, making it harder to address symptoms before they get worse. To get clear answers about your stress response, consider ordering this test.
Preparing for Adrenal Function and Stress Hormone Testing
Fasting is not required for this test, but you should avoid eating, drinking (except water), or brushing your teeth for at least 30 minutes before collecting each saliva sample. Make sure to carefully follow any instructions your doctor or healthcare provider gives you, as these steps help ensure your samples are collected at the right times and under the right conditions.
Labs Included When Ordering Your Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Profile
| Test Name | Reference Range | What the Test Measures | Low and High Levels of the Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortisol (4 samples: morning, noon, evening, night) |
Morning: 3.7-9.5 Noon: 1.2-3.0 Evening: 0.6-1.9 Night: 0.4-1.0 |
Cortisol is a hormone made by the adrenal glands that helps control stress, blood sugar, and energy. This test checks your cortisol at four times during the day to see if your daily pattern is normal. |
High levels mean your body may be under ongoing stress, which can cause trouble sleeping, anxiety, or weight gain.
Low levels mean your adrenal glands may not be making enough cortisol, which can lead to tiredness, low energy, or feeling weak. |
| DHEA (2 samples: morning, night) | Morning: 150-350 Night: 50-150 |
DHEA is a hormone that helps balance other hormones and supports energy, mood, and immune function. This test checks if your DHEA levels are in a healthy range at two times of day. |
High levels mean your body may be making too much DHEA, which can cause oily skin, hair changes, or mood swings.
Low levels mean your adrenal glands may be underactive, which can lead to tiredness, low motivation, or low libido. |
| Secretory IgA (SIgA) | 25-60 | Secretory IgA is an antibody found in saliva that helps protect your mouth and gut from germs. This test shows if stress is affecting your immune defense. |
High levels mean your immune system is reacting to stress or infection.
Low levels mean your immune defense may be weakened, making it easier to get sick. |
Reference ranges may change slightly as labs update their standards or methods.
Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Profile FAQ
Is there Comprehensive Adrenal Stress Profile testing near me?
This is a home test kit, so you can collect your saliva samples at home and use the draw location link for any local collection needs. If you have trouble getting to a lab or need to test during a busy schedule, this kit makes it easier to check your stress hormones without extra travel.
How do I interpret the test results?
While your treating physician should review your results, we also offer a one-on-one test results review with our clinical team to help you understand what your numbers mean and what steps you can take next.
What is the cost of the test?
The price you see includes standard shipping to your address and return shipping to the lab, but draw fees may apply if you need help with collection. Ordering this test can help you find out if stress is affecting your energy or mood, so you can start making changes sooner.
How often should I retest?
It’s best to retest every 3-6 months, especially if you are making changes to your stress management or treatment plan, so you can see how your hormone levels are changing over time.
How accurate is the test?
This test uses saliva samples analyzed by enzyme immunoassay, which is highly specific and sensitive for measuring cortisol, DHEA, and SIgA. The test has a specificity of 98% and a sensitivity of 97%. TrueHealthLabs.com partners with CLIA-certified and CAP-certified laboratories to uphold rigorous testing standards for dependable results.
Important Notes
- The test kit is mailed via Royal Mail. If you prefer DHL, please send an email to support@truehealthlabs.com
- READ: These tests are available for European countries only.
Medical Review Board
Reviewed by Jeff Donohue M.D. from Body Logic and Brady Hurst DC, CCCN. Written by True Health Lab’s team of editorial health contributors.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
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