Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive Saliva Test Kit
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Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive 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 Extensive Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive Saliva Test Kit
Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive Saliva Test Kit

Over 250k Biomarkers Tested

Adrenocortex Stress Profile Extensive Saliva Test Kit

$228.00 AUD

Had a basic cortisol result that looked off and want a more detailed picture of how your cortisol shifts across the full day?

At-home saliva test measuring cortisol at four points across the day plus DHEA and cortisone. The four-point collection maps the full daily cortisol curve and provides a more detailed picture of adrenal hormone rhythm than a two-point test.

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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 Extensive combines stress hormone assessment with immune function testing in a single saliva collection. Available across Australia as an at-home kit, it measures cortisol at four daily intervals, morning DHEA-S, and Secretory IgA—your mucosal immune system's frontline defence.

Chronic stress does more than cause fatigue. It suppresses Secretory IgA production, weakening the immune barrier protecting your gut, respiratory tract, and other vulnerable surfaces. People under prolonged stress often find themselves catching every infection, developing food sensitivities, or experiencing digestive issues that worsen during stressful periods.

This test suits Australians dealing with both stress symptoms and immune concerns. By revealing whether stress has compromised your mucosal immunity alongside your adrenal rhythm, it provides a more complete picture than testing either system alone.

Symptoms

To produce a detailed map of your adrenal cortisol output across the full day, alongside DHEA and cortisone. This extensive profile is suited to people who want more than a basic two-point snapshot, or where a practitioner needs a fuller picture of adrenal function to inform clinical decisions. Cortisone measurement adds an additional layer of insight into how cortisol is being metabolised in the body.

Questions

  • A four-point collection captures the full arc of your daily cortisol rhythm, including how quickly it rises after waking, whether it sustains appropriately through the morning, how it declines through the afternoon, and where it sits by evening. A two-point test can miss important mid-day fluctuations or subtle pattern disruptions that a four-point curve reveals.
  • Cortisone is the inactive form of cortisol. Your body converts cortisol to cortisone and back again in various tissues. The balance between the two can indicate how efficiently cortisol is being activated and used at the cellular level. Including cortisone in the profile gives your practitioner additional context beyond cortisol alone.
  • You collect four saliva samples across a single day using the tubes and instructions provided in your kit. No needles are involved. Each sample takes only a few minutes to collect. Your samples are then sent to NutriPath using the prepaid return packaging.
  • Yes. The collections are spaced across the day at intervals you manage yourself. The kit instructions explain the recommended timing windows. Most people find they can collect all four samples on a typical working day without significant disruption.
  • Yes. Corticosteroid medications in any form, including creams, sprays, and inhalers, can affect cortisol and cortisone results. DHEA supplements will affect DHEA levels. Do not stop any medications without speaking to your doctor, but ensure your practitioner knows what you are taking when reviewing your results.
  • The extensive profile is worth considering if you want a more detailed view of your daily cortisol pattern, if a basic test has returned inconclusive results, or if your practitioner has recommended a four-point assessment to better understand your adrenal function. The addition of cortisone also provides information about cortisol metabolism that the basic profile does not capture.

Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

How to prepare

- Collection timing: The four samples are collected at specific intervals across a single day. Your kit instructions will specify the recommended windows (typically waking, mid-morning, afternoon, and evening). Follow the timing guidance closely for accurate results.
- 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 one hour before each sample.
- Dental hygiene: Do not brush your teeth immediately before collecting. Blood or inflammation in the mouth can affect cortisol results.
- Alcohol: Avoid for at least 12 hours before the testing day.
- Medications and supplements: Do not stop any medications. Inform your practitioner of any corticosteroids, DHEA supplements, or hormonal medications you are taking.

After the test

Address stress-immune imbalances through comprehensive stress management, immune-supporting supplementation, dietary modifications, gut health optimization, and lifestyle changes. Work with healthcare providers experienced in functional medicine or integrative immunology.

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 of the four time points alongside DHEA and cortisone, with values compared to reference ranges.

- Four-point cortisol curve: A healthy pattern shows a high morning reading that declines progressively through the day. Flat curves, inverted patterns, or elevated evening cortisol each carry different clinical implications.
- DHEA: Reflects adrenal reserve and resilience. Low DHEA alongside low cortisol may suggest more significant adrenal fatigue. Elevated DHEA has its own considerations.
- Cortisone: Cortisone is the inactive form of cortisol. The ratio of cortisol to cortisone can indicate how efficiently your body is converting and using cortisol at the cellular level.

Your practitioner will interpret all markers together rather than in isolation.

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