Who should take the test?

We are all familiar with the sensation of constantly experiencing stress and tension. Regrettably, our body cannot distinguish between whether we are truly facing a life-threatening situation or just going about our daily lives. In both scenarios, the body generates an abundance of stress hormones, particularly cortisol and adrenaline.

Cortisol, alongside adrenaline, stands as one of the most critical stress hormones, primarily originating in the adrenal cortex. Typically, cortisol levels peak between six and eight in the morning, serving as a natural wake-up signal for the body. As the day progresses, cortisol levels gradually decline, allowing the body to ease into a state of relaxation in the evening. During the late-night hours, specifically between midnight and four in the morning, cortisol levels are usually at their lowest. If these levels are excessively elevated during this time, it may lead to sleep disturbances.

In addition to cortisol, this examination assesses DHEA levels. Both hormones are manufactured within the adrenal glands and play vital roles in various metabolic processes within the body. Since DHEA acts as an antagonist to cortisol, maintaining a healthy balance between these two hormones is of utmost importance.

The test analyzes the morning values of the following hormones:

– Diurnal Cortisol
– DHEA

Our Adrenal Fatigue Test helps you identify abnormalities in your stress hormones as accurately as possible by measuring your cortisol levels throughout the day. Besides, as cortisol and DHEA are parameters for the adrenal glands, this test is especially useful for people who are suffering from adrenal fatigue.

How does it work?

Once your order has been processed, you will be sent a sample collection kit. You collect your sample from the comfort of your own home and send it right back to our CLIA-certified partner laboratory. We analyze your sample and inform you that your results have been uploaded to your confidential account on our secure website.

What guidance will I get along with my results?

Following the completion of the analysis, you will receive a lab report that includes explanations for the analyzed markers and details on potential symptoms linked to imbalances. Additionally, we strongly advise that you discuss the results you receive from us with your healthcare provider or practitioner.

Moreover, additional information can be found on our website, particularly within various test categories, “health conditions,” and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section. If you have any further inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us by sending an email to contact@verisana.com.

How is my privacy protected?

Samples for our tests are collected in the privacy of your own home. Both we and our partner laboratories (which may be contracted by us to conduct some or all analyses of your test) take customer privacy very seriously.

You will be the sole person with access to this information, and we guarantee that we will not disclose your information to any unauthorized third parties. Additionally, all samples will be disposed of after analysis. Both our Verisana portal for registering kits and receiving results as well as our CLIA-certified partner laboratories are fully HIPAA-compliant.