Stress Test: Measure Your Cortisol and DHEA-S Levels

• Accurately identify if your symptoms are due to a biological pattern of chronic stress.
• View your hormone levels in a clear and comparative report that will help you discover where the imbalance is.
• With this information, a health professional can recommend a personalized action plan to restore your balance and energy.

The first sample must be taken at 8 in the morning before brushing your teeth and having breakfast. For the collection of the remaining samples, you should rinse your mouth with water 15 minutes beforehand and from that moment on do not ingest anything (neither food nor drinks) until the saliva sample is taken. Avoid heavy meals, coffee, or tobacco before each collection.

Your results, clear and accessible:
Within 14 business days, we will send you a notification by email and SMS.
With that notification, you will be able to access and download your results from our online Patient Portal.
Once you have your report, consult a healthcare professional so they can interpret it with you and, if necessary, create a personalized action plan.

Saliva is ideal for measuring "free" cortisol, which is the active form of the hormone that your body actually uses. Measuring it at different times of the day gives us an accurate picture of your stress rhythm, something a single blood test cannot show. It is a non-invasive, comfortable, and very reliable method to assess adrenal function.

It is very important that you try to be as precise as possible, as the goal is to measure your hormonal rhythm throughout the day. If you deviate by 15-30 minutes, note it on the request form. However, larger deviations may affect the validity of the results. If you skip a sample, the profile will not be complete and we will not be able to properly evaluate your cortisol curve.

This test does not diagnose a disease on its own, but it is a key tool to understand the biological basis of your symptoms. An altered pattern of cortisol and DHEA is an objective indicator of chronic stress and adrenal exhaustion, conditions that are at the root of burnout and fatigue. The results will help your doctor confirm a diagnosis and guide treatment.

Yes. To ensure the results reflect the natural state of your body, it is recommended to stop supplements that may influence adrenal function or cortisol levels at least 48-72 hours before the test. Always consult your healthcare professional before discontinuing any treatment.

Think of them as a team. Cortisol is the "alert" hormone that spikes with stress. DHEA is a hormone that helps to "repair" and counteract the effects of cortisol. Measuring both allows us to see the balance: if your cortisol is constantly high and your DHEA is low, it is a clear sign that your body is "burning" its reserves and is in a state of chronic stress.