Available adrenal function tests

Adrenal insufficiency and adrenal excessive activity primary diagnostic markers/secondary 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
  • Irregular DHEA sulphate level - high or low

​Main diagnostic tests

  • Hair mineral test 
  • Adrenal stress profile - salivary (4 point cortisol) and DHEA test
 
Please note: You can choose between the hair mineral test or the saliva test to diagnose adrenal insufficiency and excessive activity. Alternatively, you can undergo both tests if you would like to analyse cortisol/DHEA levels along with mineral levels/ratios (for a more affirmative diagnosis) or if one of the forms of testing proves to be negative and you would like to try the other test to make sure of the diagnosis. They are both considered primary diagnostic tests and fall into the primary diagnostic marker category. The cortisol and DHEA saliva test gives you a more in-depth analysis of your adrenal function and at different points of the day - morning, lunchtime, early evening and late evening. The hair mineral test analyses adrenal function from certain mineral levels/ratios, this test is sufficient enough to detect adrenal insufficiency/excessive activity.

Optional secondary tests
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  • Cortisol serum test 
  • DHEA sulphate 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. ​