Who should take the test?

All of us are familiar with the feeling of being under constant stress and feeling tense. Unfortunately, our body cannot differentiate between whether we are actually in a life-threatening situation or in a daily situation. In both cases the body produces a lot of stress hormones, especially cortisol and adrenalin.

Cortisol is the most important stress hormone besides adrenaline, which is primarily produced in the adrenal cortex. Between six o’clock and eight o’clock in the morning the levels are normally the highest, as a consequence the body wakes up at this time. During the day the cortisol level decreases, so the body can slowly come to rest in the evenings. Between twelve o’clock and four o’clock at night the levels are normally the lowest – if the levels are too high at this time, it can cause a sleeping disorder.

The test analyzes the morning values of the following hormone:

• Diurnal Cortisol

Our Diurnal Cortisol Test helps you to identify abnormalities in your stress hormones as accurate as possible by measuring the cortisol concentration throughout the day. On the basis of the meaningful value you can then work to reduce your stress, improve your sleep, and live a healthier life.
How does it work?

You collect the samples at home, send them back to us and we will provide you with your level of each hormone and whether your level falls within the reference ranges for your age. In addition to that, the results include graphs showing whether your are in the “green” (=normal/healthy) or “red” (=too high/low) area, making it easy to understand the results.

What will my results tell me?

Your results will provide detailed information about whether your cortisol level is normal, low, or high compared to reference ranges in your age group. You can then discuss the results with your doctor or health practitioner, who can give you further guidance and treatment recommendations.

What guidance will I get along with my results?

We always recommend the discussion of the mailed results with your doctor or practitioner. Although we do not offer therapy service ourselves, we will gladly assist you in finding a suitable therapist in your area. Besides, further information is available on our website, especially in the different test categories, under “health conditions” and the FAQs. Still have questions? Then you can contact us by phone at (703) 722 6067 (08:00am – 11:30am EST) or mail at contact@verisana.com.