Cortisol Saliva Tests

[ajw38]

Hi, can anyone recommend where to order a 4 point saliva test? Is it necessary to also test DHEA (although I must admit I have no idea what this means)

I want to test due to elevated heart rate and random spikes I get after I’ve fallen asleep.

Many thanks!

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

ajw38

DHEA, like cortisol, is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and DHEA helps to produce other hormones. To get a full picture it's best to test both cortisol and DHEA. To see how results are interpreted, Dr Myhill has some articles on her website - this is one drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Adrenal...

There are two companies that test both cortisol and DHEA from the same saliva sample and are similar in price.

Regenerus will send you the results direct and their test is currently £78 and if you scroll down the page you will see a link to a sample report: thyroiduk.org/tuk/testing/r...

Genova Diagnostics don't deal direct with the public so will only send results to ThyroidUK who will act as your "practioner" then TUK will send the results on to you, their current price is £82 and their reports are very similar to Regenerus - details here thyroiduk.org/tuk/testing/g...

[ajw38 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks so much, that’s really helpful!