The Labrix Adrenal Function Hormone Panel tests the levels of the following hormones:
D - Dehydroepiandrosterone (aka DHEA)
C - Cortisol (4 separate measurements)
Testing these two together gives the saliva donor a comprehensive picture of adrenal function health in an easy and convenient manner. The collection for Labrix's hormone saliva tests can easily be performed anywhere because the sample collection tubes are small, requiring only 1 ml of saliva from the patient. Other laboratories require up to 7.5 ml.
Labrix, which is FDA-approved and CLIA-certified, has a five business day turnaround time from when the laboratory receives your sample.
Rather than taking one single sample of a hormone, Labrix has donors gather four samples throughout the day and provides an average value of the hormones being tested. The average value of these hormones, because they fluctuate throughout the day, is more relevant than a single reading.
