Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit
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Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit
Woman in medical attire with a stethoscope on a pink background, featuring text about a medical team being ready to help.
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit

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Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic Saliva Test Kit

$149.00 AUD

Feeling flat every morning and wired at night, and wondering whether years of ongoing stress have actually shifted your cortisol levels?

At-home saliva test measuring cortisol at two points across the day (morning and evening) plus DHEA. Provides a basic view of adrenal hormone output and daily cortisol pattern.

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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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How At-Home Testing Works

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

1
Order your test kit

Order your test kit

Choose the test that's right for you and receive your kit delivered to your door.

2
Collect your sample

Collect your sample

Follow the simple instructions to collect your sample at home.

3
Get your results

Get your results

Receive your results online and get personalised health insights.

Overview

The Adrenocortex Stress Profile Basic measures cortisol at four points across your day plus morning DHEA-S using saliva samples collected at home. Available throughout Australia, this test maps your stress hormone rhythm from waking through evening.

Cortisol should follow a predictable curve: highest within an hour of waking, declining steadily, lowest at bedtime. When this pattern flattens or inverts, common symptoms include morning fatigue, afternoon crashes, poor stress tolerance, and difficulty sleeping despite exhaustion. DHEA-S works alongside cortisol as a balancing hormone, and the ratio between them indicates overall adrenal resilience.

This test suits people whose energy, mood, or stress response has changed without clear explanation. By revealing your specific cortisol pattern rather than a single snapshot, it helps practitioners move past generic advice toward targeted support for adrenal recovery.

Symptoms

To assess how your adrenal glands are producing cortisol across the day and to measure your DHEA level. This basic profile is a starting point for understanding adrenal function, particularly for people experiencing symptoms such as persistent fatigue, difficulty handling stress, poor sleep, low mood, or energy fluctuations throughout the day.

Questions

  • The basic profile measures cortisol at two time points (morning and evening) plus DHEA. The extensive profile measures cortisol at four time points across the day, plus DHEA and cortisone. The extensive profile gives a more detailed view of your daily cortisol curve and is useful when a fuller picture of adrenal function is needed.
  • Saliva testing measures the free, biologically active fraction of cortisol, which reflects what your tissues are actually experiencing. Blood tests measure total cortisol, which includes both active and inactive forms. For assessing adrenal function and daily cortisol patterns, salivary cortisol is considered a useful and non-invasive method.
  • For the most representative results, collect on a typical day that reflects your normal routine. Avoid testing during periods of acute illness, immediately after intense physical or emotional stress, or if you have disrupted your usual sleep schedule significantly.
  • Yes. Corticosteroid medications (including topical creams, nasal sprays, and inhalers) can affect cortisol readings. DHEA supplementation will also affect DHEA results. Do not stop any medications without speaking to your doctor, but inform your practitioner of everything you are taking when reviewing results.
  • Common reasons include persistent fatigue, particularly in the morning; difficulty managing stress; feeling wired at night but exhausted during the day; low motivation or mood; poor recovery from illness or exercise; and a general sense that your energy regulation is off.
  • Yes. Adrenal function and cortisol patterns are relevant for both men and women. The basic stress profile provides useful baseline information regardless of sex.

Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

How to prepare

- Timing: Collect your morning sample as soon as possible after waking, before eating, drinking (other than water), or cleaning your teeth. Collect your evening sample approximately 10 to 12 hours later.
- Food and drink: Avoid eating, drinking anything other than water, or using a straw for at least 30 minutes before each collection.
- Exercise: Avoid vigorous exercise for at least an hour before collecting each sample.
- Dental hygiene: Do not brush your teeth immediately before collecting. If blood or inflammation is present in your mouth, notify your practitioner as this can affect results.
- Alcohol: Avoid alcohol for at least 12 hours before collecting.
- Medications: Do not stop any medications without speaking to your doctor. Inform your practitioner of any corticosteroid medications or supplements, as these can affect cortisol readings.

After the test

Address stress hormone imbalances through stress management techniques, targeted supplementation, dietary modifications, sleep optimization, and lifestyle changes. Work with healthcare providers experienced in functional medicine or stress-related health issues.

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 results will show cortisol levels at each collection point alongside your DHEA measurement, compared against expected reference ranges.

- Morning cortisol: Should be the highest reading of the day. Low morning cortisol may suggest reduced adrenal output. High morning cortisol may reflect elevated stress response.
- Evening cortisol: Should be substantially lower than the morning reading. Elevated evening cortisol is associated with difficulty winding down and disrupted sleep.
- DHEA: Low DHEA can be associated with fatigue, low resilience, and hormonal imbalances. High DHEA may also have clinical significance.

Your practitioner will interpret these values in relation to each other and to your reported symptoms.

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