Description

The Salivary Adrenal Profile measures the levels of three hormones to assess adrenal function. This test includes diurnal cortisol.

The following are included:

17-Hydroxyprogesterone

Cortisol Evening

Cortisol Morning

Cortisol Night

Cortisol Noon

DHEA

Preparation & Timing

  • If you are a male or non-menstruating female, you can test any day of the month.
  • If you are a menstruating female, collect according to the following schedule.
  • Regular periods:
  • Collect samples on Day 19, 20, or 21 of your cycle
  • Day 1 is the first day of your period.
  • Irregular periods:
  • Collect samples when you are not bleeding.
  • Collect closest to days 19, 20, and 21 of your cycle.
  • If you are taking supplemental hormones, collect your sample according to the following schedule.
  • Patch hormones applied daily
  • Collect samples 12-24 hours after applying the patch.
  • Hormones in a gel, spray, pill, or cream
  • Collect samples 12-24 hours after your last dosage.
  • Sublingual and troche hormones
  • Collect samples 36 hours after your last dosage.
  • Patches applied weekly or injections
  • Consult your healthcare provider regarding the timing of your doses and your sample collection.
  • Avoid the following activities for at least 2 hours before sample collection.
  • Drinking
  • Eating
  • Brushing your teeth
  • Avoid the following drinks on the collection day.
  • Caffeinated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages

🗓️ Collection Schedule

REMEMBER: DO NOT eat, drink, or brush your teeth before collection.

For each collection,

  1. Rinse your mouth with water 15 minutes before collection.
  2. Wash your hands and dry them with a clean towel.
  3. Write the following information on one label.
  4. Patient's name
  5. Patient's date of birth
  6. Collection date
  7. Collection time
  8. If your samples are not properly labeled, you will be required to recollect your sample.
  9. Place the label on the tube.
  10. Collect saliva in the tube.
  11. DO NOT force saliva into the tube – let it flow into the tube.
  12. DO NOT get any phlegm into the tube.
  13. If you cannot produce saliva, try
  14. Yawning
  15. Smelling food
  16. Thinking of your favorite food
  17. If you make a mistake, rinse the tube with warm water ONLY, let it air dry, and collect again.
  18. Fill the tube with saliva up to the maximum line.
  19. Tightly seal the cap back onto the tube.
  20. Place the tube into the refrigerator until you are ready to ship.
  21. DO NOT freeze tubes.

Pick up kit to collect at home.