Description
A "DUTCH Adrenal" test refers to a dried urine test used to assess adrenal gland function by measuring cortisol levels and its metabolites throughout the day, providing a comprehensive picture of adrenal hormone production, often used to investigate potential issues like "adrenal fatigue" by analyzing the pattern of cortisol secretion across different times of the day; "DUTCH" stands for "Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones" and allows for convenient at-home sample collection using filter paper strips.
Key points about DUTCH Adrenal test:
What it measures:
- Primarily measures cortisol levels and its metabolites in urine, giving insights into the body's cortisol production throughout the day.
Benefits of dried urine:
- Compared to traditional blood or saliva tests, dried urine samples are easier to collect at home and can provide more detailed information about hormone metabolism through the analysis of metabolites.
The following are included:
Cortisol Evening
Cortisol Morning
Cortisol Night
Cortisol Noon
Cortisone Evening
Cortisone Morning
Cortisone Night
Cortisone Noon
DHEA-S
THF+THE
a-THF
b-THE
b-THF
Pick up kit to collect at home. Allow 10 business days for results not including transportation time.
