Description

The DUTCH Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) test is a saliva test that measures cortisol levels to assess how your body regulates stress. The test involves collecting five saliva samples over the course of a day. 

How it works

  • Collects saliva samples immediately after waking, 30 minutes after waking, 60 minutes after waking, between 4–5 PM, and between 10 PM–midnight 
  • Analyzes cortisol and cortisone levels in each sample 
  • Generates a profile that shows how cortisol levels fluctuate throughout the day 
  • Calculates the CAR, which is the surge in cortisol levels that occurs after waking 

Why it's important

The CAR test can help identify imbalances in the HPA axis, which can lead to a number of health issues. A low or blunted CAR may indicate chronic stress, burnout, poor sleep, or other conditions. 

The following are included:

Cortisol Evening

Cortisol Morning – AM30

Cortisol Morning – AM60

Cortisol Night

Cortisol Waking

Cortisone Evening

Cortisone Morning – AM30

Cortisone Morning – AM60

Cortisone Night

Cortisone Waking

Pick up kit to collect at home. Allow 10 business days for results not including transportation time.