Adrenal Saliva Test (Cortisol and DHEA)

[Ash-S]

Does anyone know who does this test? - on TUK website Genova doesn't offer it anymore.

[humanbean]

Yes, Genova do the test in the UK :

gdx.net/uk/product/adrenal-...

I don't know why Thyroid UK are suggesting Genova don't do the test any more. Perhaps LouiseRoberts could clear up the mystery? If she can, it won't be before Monday because Louise doesn't work at weekends.

Edit : The Adrenal Stress Profile offered by Genova used to include two DHEA test results, one for AM and one for PM. They stopped offering the PM one because the manufacturer of Genova's test equipment no longer supplies reference ranges for afternoon DHEA.

[Ash-S in reply to humanbean]

thanks HB! Much appreciated. Also, ive just ordered the thyroid check Plus rt3 test (including vit B12, D3 and ferritin) which i can go and take tomorrow, but ive just realised i've taken liquid iron, vit D and vit B supplements today at noon. Should i wait a few days before i take the test or am i okay to have it done tomorrow after 24 hours ?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Ash-S]

If the B Complex contains Biotin (B7) this can skew the thyroid results. Iron should be left off for a week. Vit D is no problem just take it after the test on the day, not before.

[Ash-S in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks SS, I've only taken the iron liquid a couple of times this week , last one at noon today - 1 teaspoon - should I still leave it for week? I'd rather not because the turnaround time for the tests is 17 days!!

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Ash-S]

How important is the ferritin result? I'm not sure about the time factor with low dose iron. I imagine if you only take it twice a week then your ferritin level isn't that bad and it's more a maintenance dose.

I'm doing that test on Tuesday, having the home phlebotomy service as I can't get blood drawn anywhere.

How are you getting the blood back to the lab? They recommend not posting it Friday or the weekend.

[Ash-S in reply to SeasideSusie]

I don't think the ferritin test is essential for me ( I just ordered it as it was in the bundle) , I ordered the test from blue horizon London service so I can walk in to there test centre in central London