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Adrenal Profile Dried Urine Test Kit

$299.00 AUD

Feeling wired at night but exhausted in the morning, and want to see how your cortisol pattern actually looks across the day?

Four-point dried urine test tracking cortisol and DHEA patterns across your day. Reveals whether your stress hormone rhythm matches healthy morning-high, evening-low patterns—useful when fatigue, sleep issues, or afternoon crashes don't resolve with basic interventions.
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Your at-home test kit and all instructions are posted directly to you (with free shipping). You do not need to visit a collection centre.

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Get tested from the comfort of your home with our simple three-step process.

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Order your test kit

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2
Collect your sample

Collect your sample

Follow the simple instructions to collect your sample at home.

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Overview

Your adrenal glands produce cortisol in a predictable daily pattern: highest in the morning, tapering through the afternoon, and lowest at night. When that rhythm is out of balance, you might feel wired at bedtime, exhausted in the morning, or flat throughout the day.

This test measures free cortisol and free cortisone at four collection points (first morning, second morning, early evening, and bedtime), plus DHEA and creatinine. Collecting at multiple time points shows the shape of your daily cortisol curve, not just a single reading.

You collect dried urine samples at home on the filter cards provided, then send them to Nutripath for analysis.

Symptoms

You might choose this test if you:
- Feel wired at night but exhausted in the morning
- Experience energy crashes during the day
- Are dealing with ongoing stress and want to see how your cortisol pattern looks
- Have been told by a practitioner to check your adrenal hormone levels
- Want a non-invasive, at-home alternative to blood cortisol testing

Questions

  • It measures free cortisol and free cortisone at four points across the day (first morning, second morning, early evening, and bedtime), plus DHEA and creatinine.
  • Cortisol follows a natural daily rhythm. Testing at four points maps the shape of that rhythm, which is more informative than a single reading.
  • You saturate filter cards with urine at four specified times during the day. The kit includes everything you need and full instructions.
  • Blood cortisol is a single snapshot. Dried urine collected at multiple points shows how your cortisol changes throughout the day. Dried urine also measures free (active) cortisol, while blood tests often measure total cortisol.
  • A naturopath, integrative GP, or functional medicine practitioner experienced with adrenal health can interpret your results and suggest a plan.
  • An unusual cortisol curve may be associated with fatigue, sleep difficulties, stress-related symptoms, or mood changes. Your practitioner can help determine what the pattern may mean for you.
  • Some medications and supplements can affect cortisol levels. Check with your prescribing practitioner and review the kit instructions before collecting your sample.

Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

How to prepare

Collect your four urine samples at the specified times: first morning (on waking), second morning, early evening, and bedtime. The kit includes detailed timing instructions and filter cards. Avoid excessive water intake around collection times, as this can dilute the sample. Your practitioner may advise avoiding certain supplements for 24-48 hours before collection. Check the kit instructions for full details.

After the test

- Review with a practitioner: Share your results with a naturopath, integrative GP, or functional medicine practitioner who can interpret the cortisol curve pattern and DHEA levels.
- Lifestyle factors: Your practitioner may discuss sleep hygiene, stress management strategies, and exercise timing based on your cortisol pattern.
- Further testing: Depending on results, your practitioner might recommend additional hormone testing (e.g. thyroid, sex hormones) to get a fuller picture.
- Retest to track progress: If you make changes, retesting in 3-6 months can help you and your practitioner see whether your cortisol rhythm is shifting.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Your report will show free cortisol and free cortisone levels at each of the four collection points, plotted against expected reference ranges for each time of day. It will also include your DHEA level and creatinine (used to validate sample quality).

Key things your practitioner will look at:

- Cortisol curve shape: A healthy pattern typically peaks in the morning and declines through the day. A flat curve, reversed pattern, or mid-day spike may suggest the adrenal stress response is not functioning as expected.
- Cortisone levels: Cortisone is the inactive form of cortisol. The ratio between the two can give additional insight into how your body processes cortisol.
- DHEA: This adrenal hormone is involved in energy, mood, and immune function. Low levels relative to cortisol may suggest prolonged stress.
- The full report also includes total glucocorticoid output and tetrahydro metabolites where applicable.

Results should always be interpreted by a qualified practitioner in the context of your symptoms and health history.

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