Available adrenal function tests

Adrenal insufficiency and adrenal excess activity diagnostic markers

Primary diagnostic markers:
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  • Irregular sodium, potassium and magnesium levels in a hair mineral test result. Irregular sodium/potassium ratio, calcium/potassium ratio and sodium/magnesium ratio in a hair mineral test result 
  • Irregular cortisol and DHEA levels/patterns in a saliva test result 

Secondary diagnostic markers:
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  • Irregular cortisol serum level - high or low​

​Main tests

  • Adrenal stress profile - salivary (4 point cortisol) and DHEA test
  • Hair mineral test. For the hair mineral test please click the icon below.​
​Please note: You can choose between the hair mineral test or the saliva test to get an idea of your adrenal activity but the cortisol and DHEA saliva test gives you a more in-depth analysis of your adrenal function and at different points of the day - early morning, noon, early evening and late evening. 

Optional secondary tests
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  • Cortisol serum test ​
Treatment programme

​If you test positive for adrenal fatigue then you will receive a treatment programme at no extra cost, you will also receive any support you need if you have any questions and queries. ​