Description

This salivary hormone profile provides a comprehensive view of the stress response and HPA axis/adrenal function and includes 4 cortisol levels collected over the day, as well as DHEA and a secretory IgA level.

The following are included:

Cortisol Evening

Cortisol Morning – AM30

Cortisol Night

Cortisol Noon

DHEA

SIgA

Pick up kit to collect at home. Allow 8 business days for results not including transportation time.

Preparation & Timing

  • If you are a menstruating woman, collect one day during days 19-23 of your menstrual cycle (assuming a 28-day cycle).

  • Day 1 of your cycle is the first day of your period.
  • If you are taking topical hormones,

  • Your last dose prior to collection should be 12-24 hours before collecting your first sample.
  • DO NOT use them during the day of saliva collection.
  • If you are taking sublingual hormones or troches,

  • Your last dose prior to collection should be 24-36 hours before collecting your first sample.
  • Drink 2 full glasses of water after taking your last dose to clean the tissues.
  • DO NOT take them during the day of saliva collection.
  • If you are taking hormone injections, subcutaneous pellets, or transdermal patches,

  • Collect your samples at the halfway point between doses.

  • Example: 3 days after a once-a-week injection
  • If you are taking oral hormones (pills) or transdermal patches,

  • Use as prescribed on the day of collection.
  • If you are taking a cortisol supplement, glucocorticoid, or cortisol-containing medication, consult with your healthcare provider prior to collecting your samples.

  • It is recommended to stop using these products 5 days prior to sample collection.
  • Consult with your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing any prescription medications.
  • Avoid the following foods and medications on the day of collection:

  • Any food or drinks containing caffeine
  • All supplements and non-essential medications

  • Consult with your healthcare practitioner prior to discontinuing any prescription medications.
  • Prior to each saliva collection,

  • DO NOT drink or eat anything for 1 hour prior to collection.
  • DO NOT brush or floss your teeth or have dental work done for 30 minutes prior to collection.
  • Your first saliva collection MUST be 30 minutes after you wake up for the day.