Cortisol saliva test recommendations ?

[seamail57]

Can anyone give me some pointers / recommendations as to where I can get a  cortisol saliva / DHEA test in the UK?

Thanks.

[Marz]

I believe Genova Diagnostics do them - through Thyroid UK website .....

[seamail57 in reply to Marz]

Thanks Marz

[radd]

sea mail,

Genova offer a saliva stress test which can be purchased for a discounted price of £77.00 through ThyroidUK. Quote code A42AQ

Saliva Stress Test (test ref END01)

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

It consists of four saliva tests that measure the available "active" cortisol (& DHEA) secreted at set times over a 24 hours period. The results will allow you to see any imbalances in the daily circadian pattern so enabling use of correcting supplements to aid your adrenal health. Unfortunately this test is not generally used or recognised by GP's.

Remember some meds/sups may skew the results ( such as HC, some anti depressants//anxiety meds & herbal adrenal supplements.)

Post results for members to comment.

[seamail57 in reply to radd]

Thanks for your detailed reply, that's really helpful !

[humanbean]

This is the adrenal stress profile from Genova Diagnostics :

gdx.net/uk/product/27

The link radd gave above gives you info on how to get a discount on the price.

[seamail57 in reply to humanbean]

Thank you that's very helpful!

[seamail57 in reply to humanbean]

Thanks very much, I have placed an order.

[BlueHorizonMedicals]

We do them, but not as cheaply as Genova. Go for Genova! 

[seamail57 in reply to BlueHorizonMedicals]

Thanks for the honest reply!