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Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive

Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive

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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.

The Adrenocortex stress profile extensive is an expansion of the Adrenocortex basic test in the sense that it includes Secretory IgA levels. 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 DHEA and Secretory IgA. The Adrenocortex extensive test is a very useful tool for patients that have weak immune systems and susceptible to always catching the flu.

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Test details

  • Test code: 1002
  • Category: Hormone Health
  • Kit requirements: 4 x 5ml Saliva
  • Collection method: CI05.01.01
  • Test method: LC-MS
  • Turnaround time: 3-5 Business Days

What is measured

  • Cortisol 12:00pm
  • Cortisol 4:00pm
  • Cortisol 6:00-8:00am
  • Cortisol 8:00pm
  • DHEAs 6:00-8:00am
  • Secretory IgA

Common clinical applications

  • Nutritional and Dietary Symptoms
    • Bone loss
    • Weight gain
  • Mental and Emotional Health
    • Brain fog
    • Depression
  • Other Health Conditions
    • Disturbed sleep patterns
    • Fatigue
    • Hot flushes
    • Insomnia
    • Irregular menstruation
    • Low libido
    • Miscarriage
    • Mood changes
    • Night sweats
    • PCOS
    • PMS
  • Skin and Dermatological Health
    • Dry skin
  • Reproductive Health
    • Infertility
    • Vaginal dryness
  • Endocrine and Hormonal Health
    • Symptoms of menopause

Resources

This test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Important: Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.

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