This profile provides a comprehensive view of adrenal function and includes 4 cortisol levels timed throughout the day as well as DHEA. Symptoms that would indicate ordering this profile include:

• Fatigue
• Nervousness
• Weakness
• Sugar cravings
• Insomnia
• Dizzy spells
• Headaches
• Decreased stamina
• Irritability
• Fibromyalgia
• Anxiety/Depression

Peforming Lab: Labrix; LABRIX; labrix

Wash hands and rinse mouth with water to remove food residue. After rinsing mouth, wait at least 10 minutes before collecting saliva to avoid sample dilution.
Wash face before bedtime the night before collecting saliva, and do not apply lotions or creams that night or next morning (some may contain interfering substances). Use of routine cosmetics is permitted.
Do not brush, floss teeth or have dental work done 30 minutes prior to collecting saliva. Slight bleeding from these may alter test results.
The timing of the first morning collection is critical; it must be collected thirty minutes after awakening. Begin timing upon awakening even if you remain in bed.
Avoid food one hour prior to saliva collection times. Food particles will contaminate the sample.
If testing melatonin: Please avoid all nuts, fruits, fruit juice, wine, rice and coffee on the day of collection