Adrenal Stress Test Plus – Cortisol, DHEA-S & Prolactin

About this test

Gain Clarity on Your Stress and Hormonal Balance

Understand your body's response to stress with the Adrenal Stress Test Plus, an innovative at-home blood test designed for comprehensive adrenal health assessment. This panel goes beyond standard tests by uniquely combining measurements of cortisol, DHEA-S, and prolactin, offering a more complete picture of how stress impacts your hormonal system.

Chronic stress can manifest in various ways, from persistent fatigue and brain fog to mood disturbances and sleep issues. Identifying imbalances in these key hormones is the first step toward reclaiming your well-being. Our convenient at-home test empowers you to monitor these crucial markers and gain actionable insights into your adrenal function.

Why These Hormones Matter

Cortisol: The Stress Indicator Cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," is vital for regulating your body's response to stress, metabolism, and immune function. Both consistently high and consistently low levels can indicate adrenal dysfunction, affecting energy levels, sleep patterns, and overall vitality.

DHEA-S: The Balance and Wellness Marker DHEA-sulfate (DHEA-S) is an adrenal hormone that often counteracts the effects of cortisol and is crucial for overall well-being, energy, and immune health. Imbalances in DHEA-S, especially in relation to cortisol, can provide valuable insights into your body's adaptive capacity to stress and its regenerative processes.

Prolactin: Beyond Reproduction While traditionally known for its role in reproduction, prolactin levels can also significantly increase in response to stress. Elevated prolactin can contribute to fatigue, mood changes, and even impact reproductive health in both men and women. Its inclusion in this panel offers a unique and critical dimension to understanding your stress response that many other at-home tests overlook.

Comprehensive Benefits of the Adrenal Stress Test Plus

- Uniquely Comprehensive: Measures three key stress and adrenal hormones: Cortisol, DHEA-S, and Prolactin, offering a broader view than competitors.

- Convenient At-Home Collection: No need for lab visits. Collect your sample discreetly and easily from the comfort of your home with a simple finger-prick blood test.

- CLIA-Certified Lab Analysis: Your samples are processed in state-of-the-art, CLIA-certified laboratories in the USA, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.

- Clear Digital Results: Receive your results quickly and securely online, typically within 2-5 business days, with easy-to-understand reports and reference ranges.

- Actionable Health Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of how stress impacts your body, enabling informed discussions with your healthcare provider about personalized wellness strategies.

How It Works

1. Order Your Kit: Purchase your Adrenal Stress Panel Plus kit online.

2. Collect Your Sample: Follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to collect a small blood sample using the provided finger-prick device.

3. Mail to the Lab: Use the prepaid shipping label to send your sample to our certified laboratory.

4. Receive Digital Results: Access your confidential results securely online within days of your sample arriving at the lab.

Biomarkers included

• Prolactin: Prolactin is a hormone primarily produced by the pituitary gland, best known for its role in stimulating milk production (lactation) after childbirth. It's important because abnormal levels can indicate various health issues, including pituitary tumors, infertility, and menstrual irregularities in women, or erectile dysfunction and decreased libido in men.
• DHEA-S: DHEA-S is a hormone produced mainly by the adrenal glands and serves as a precursor to sex hormones, including androgens and estrogens. Compared with DHEA, DHEA-S is more stable in the bloodstream and is therefore commonly measured to evaluate adrenal androgen production. Levels typically peak in early adulthood and gradually decline with age. Elevated DHEA-S may be seen in conditions associated w
• Cortisol: Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, known as the body's primary stress hormone. It plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, immune response, and blood pressure, making its levels important for assessing stress response and adrenal function.

How to prepare

For optimal cortisol measurement, collect the sample in the morning, typically within an hour of waking on an empty stomach.

Frequently asked questions

What specifically does the Adrenal Stress Panel Plus measure, and how does it contribute to understanding adrenal health?

The Adrenal Stress Panel Plus precisely measures three key hormones: cortisol, DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate), and prolactin. This comprehensive panel is designed to provide a nuanced overview of your adrenal function and how your body responds to various stressors, offering critical insights into your overall adrenal health and potential imbalances in stress-related hormone patterns.

How does the at-home sample collection process work for the Adrenal Stress Panel Plus?

Collecting your sample for the Adrenal Stress Panel Plus is a simple and convenient at-home process. You'll receive a kit with clear instructions for a finger-prick blood sample collection. This method ensures ease of use while providing a robust sample analyzed by our CLIA-certified laboratory, guaranteeing reliable and accurate results for your stress hormone assessment.

Who should consider taking the Adrenal Stress Panel Plus test?

Individuals experiencing persistent fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, sleep disturbances, or unexplained weight changes, all symptoms commonly associated with adrenal imbalance or 'adrenal fatigue' context, should consider this test. It's particularly beneficial for those seeking to understand their stress response more deeply, including the unique role of prolactin in stress, and gain insights into their overall adrenal function to inform potential lifestyle interventions.

What is the typical turnaround time for results, and how will I receive them?

After your sample is received by our CLIA-certified laboratory, results for the Adrenal Stress Panel Plus are typically available within 2-5 business days. Your comprehensive results will be delivered digitally through a secure online portal, ensuring prompt access to your personal adrenal hormone profile for quick review and further discussion with a healthcare professional.

Why is prolactin included in this adrenal stress panel, unlike many other tests?

Prolactin is a vital addition to this panel because it plays a significant, though often overlooked, role in the body's comprehensive stress response and adrenal health. Elevated prolactin levels can be indicative of chronic stress and can influence other endocrine pathways, offering a more complete picture alongside cortisol and DHEA-S of your physiological response to stressors, a nuanced detail often missed by competitors.

How accurate and reliable are the results from this at-home blood test?

Our Adrenal Stress Panel Plus utilizes a finger-prick blood sample analyzed by a CLIA-certified laboratory, adhering to rigorous quality control standards to ensure high accuracy and reliability. While at-home collection offers convenience, the laboratory analysis maintains the same precision as traditional venipuncture, providing dependable data for assessing your stress hormones and adrenal function.

What does the price of the Adrenal Stress Panel Plus include?

The price includes the complete at-home sample collection kit, detailed instructions, prepaid return shipping to our CLIA-certified laboratory, and the comprehensive analysis of your cortisol, DHEA-S, and prolactin levels. It also covers the digital delivery of your results, providing a full service from collection to interpretation for understanding your adrenal and stress hormone profile.

What should I know about interpreting my Adrenal Stress Panel Plus results?

Your results will include clear reference ranges for cortisol, DHEA-S, and prolactin, indicating whether your levels fall within typical parameters. We recommend reviewing your detailed digital report with a healthcare professional who can provide personalized guidance, factoring in your unique symptoms, medical history, and potential medication or supplement interactions, to develop an appropriate path forward for optimizing your adrenal health.

Customer reviews

4.8/5 (4)

• 5/5 — This test provided much-needed clarity on my persistent fatigue. The process from ordering to receiving results was seamless. The kit was discreet, and the blood collection wasn't nearly as daunting as I thought it would be. I got my results back right within the 2-5 business day window, which was impressive. Learning about my DHEA-S and prolactin levels alongside cortisol gave me a more complete picture of what's happening internally. It allowed me to have a more informed discussion with my naturopath about potential interventions. This test is a great step towards understanding your body bet
• 4/5 — As someone who's dabbling in biohacking, I found this panel very useful for tracking my stress response. The at-home collection was incredibly convenient. Just make sure you read the preparation instructions carefully about timing your sample for optimal cortisol measurement; I almost messed that up. The digital results were easy to interpret with the provided reference ranges. While the insights were good, I felt like a bit more context on how the three markers interrelate would be helpful for a layperson. Still, a solid four stars for the accessibility and data.
• 5/5 — I've been feeling exhausted and just 'off' for months, and my regular doctor kept saying everything was fine. This test was a total game-changer. The kit arrived quickly, and the instructions for the finger-prick sample were clear and easy to follow. I sent it back, and within 2 business days, my results were ready online. Turns out my cortisol was way out of whack! Having tangible data has made such a difference in conversations with my healthcare provider. Highly recommend for anyone feeling like something's not right.
• 5/5 — I've used GetTested before, and this Adrenal Stress Panel Plus met my expectations for quality and reliability. The instructions were straightforward, and the secure digital portal for results is always appreciated. Having the prolactin included is a definite plus that sets this test apart from others I've considered. The turnaround time was as advertised. It's a professional service for anyone serious about monitoring their stress hormones.