{"product_id":"cortisol-awakening-response-profile-car-saliva-1012","title":"Cortisol Awakening Response Profile (CAR)- Saliva","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) test 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) test is a unique assessment measuring the predictable rise and fall in cortisol within the first hour of awakening.  The test is essential in evaluating the overall function of the HPA axis. In this particular test we measure cortisol immediately on rising, 30 minutes post waking, 60 minutes post waking, 12:00 (noon), 4:00pm and 8:00pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CAR test allows your physician to determine how healthy your HPA axis is which useful in assessing the HPA-axis.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe CAR test is an appropriate tool in practice for most of your patients as it provides an easy assessment of their ability to deal with stressors and is also reflective of how well they have dealt with stressors in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"references\"\u003eReferences:Tsigos C, Chrousos GP. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, neuroendocrine factors and stress. \u003cem\u003eJournal of psychosomatic research\u003c\/em\u003e. 2002;53(4):865-871.\n\u003cp\u003eFries E, Dettenborn L, Kirschbaum C. The cortisol awakening response (CAR): facts and future directions. \u003cem\u003eIntJPsychophysiol\u003c\/em\u003e. 2009;72(1):67-73.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClow A, Hucklebridge F, Stalder T, Evans P, Thorn L. The cortisol awakening response: more than a measure of HPA axis function. \u003cem\u003eNeurosciBiobehavRev\u003c\/em\u003e. 2010;35(1):97-103.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHackett RA, Kivimäki M, Kumari M, Steptoe A. Diurnal Cortisol Patterns, Future Diabetes, and Impaired Glucose Metabolism in the Whitehall II Cohort Study. \u003cem\u003eThe Journal of Clinical Endocrinology \u0026amp; Metabolism\u003c\/em\u003e. 2016;101(2):619-625.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammer F, Deutschbein T, Marx A, et al. High evening salivary cortisol is an independent predictor of increased mortality risk in patients with systolic heart failure. \u003cem\u003eInternational journal of cardiology\u003c\/em\u003e. 2016;203:69-73.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hormone Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 5ml Saliva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.29.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest method:\u003c\/strong\u003e EIA (Enzyme immunoassay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul 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levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLack of stamina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild depression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSexual dysfunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Autoimmune-Immunue-System-and-Inflammatory-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutoimmune and Immune System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpaired immune system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg 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Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256757715006,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-1012","price":193.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_fd01ac4c-ab67-4be5-82cc-7f474548612c.png?v=1787889974","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/cortisol-awakening-response-profile-car-saliva-1012","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}