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.

Salivary cortisol testing is the most accurate and powerful 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 and DHEA. The Adrenocortex test should be used as a general screening test as it plays such an important role for a healthy life.

Common Conditions:

• Anxiety
• Headaches
• Poor concentration, ‘brain fog’
• Energy levels
• Fatigue, lethargy
• Salt cravings
• Mild depression
• Lack of stamina
• Sexual dysfunction
• Irregular sleeping patterns
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Blood Pressure
• Depression
• Impaired Immune System
• Insomnia

NOTICE TO PATIENTS

WellLab practices in the usual practitioner-referral system for pathology laboratories. Patients are highly recommended to seek the supervision and guidance of a qualified healthcare practitioner for the interpretation of any lab results and associated information. WellLab can offer assistance in locating a suitable practitioner.

Analytes

DHEAs (6-8am)

Cortisol 6:00-8:00am

Cortisol 12:00noon

Cortisol 4:00pm

Cortisol 8:00pm