NeuroHormone Complete Profile, Saliva and Urine - Doctor's Data Kit
This NeuroHormone Complete Profile, Saliva & Urine, measures hormone and neurotransmitter levels in the body to detect a hormone imbalance and assesses the risk of developing hormone-sensitive cancers.
Specimen:
Saliva and Urine
Preparation:
Patients should avoid consuming the following foods for at least 48 hours prior to and during the specimen collection: avocados, eggplant, tomatoes, bananas, melons, pineapple, grapefruit, plums, fruit juice, nuts, nut butters, wine, cheese, rice, and chocolate. Patients should also avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, coffee, tea, caffeinated beverages, tobacco, or nicotine products. Do not eat or drink anything 1 hour before saliva collection. If possible, take medications or supplements after collection. Check with physician before stopping medications.
Test Results:
5-7 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
This test measures the following analytes:
- Saliva:
- Cortisol Evening
- Cortisol Morning (AM30)
- Cortisol Night
- Cortisol Noon
- DHEA
- Estradiol
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Urine:
- Catecholamine Fractionation, Free
- Creatinine
- Dopamine
- Epinephrine
- Gamma-aminobutyrate
- Glutamate
- Glycine
- Histamine
- Norepinephrine: Epinephrine Ratio
- Norepinephrine, Free
- Phenethylamine (PEA)
- Serotonin
In addition, individuals can choose either a 24-hour or random urine collection. The determination of 24-hour or random sample collection is based on the clinician's suspicion of kidney problems or compromised renal function. A 24-hour collection is a better option to accurately assess the excretion of the neurotransmitters.
Don't hesitate to contact Walk-In Lab's Customer Service at 1-800-539-6119 if you are interested in a 24-hour or random sample collection, as additional fees may apply.
What is the purpose of this test?
Order this NeuroHormone Complete Profile, Saliva & Urine, to measure hormone and neurotransmitter levels in the body and detect an abnormal level or hormone imbalance. Also, this profile calculates an essential ratio: the Progesterone (Pg)/Estradiol (E2) ratio. The Pg/E2 ratio evaluates the relationship between estradiol, which can drive cellular proliferation, and progesterone, which reduces that growth and increases the likelihood of cellular differentiation.
Hormones are essential for supporting physical and mental health. Individuals often think of estrogen as a female hormone and testosterone as a male hormone. However, men and women produce both these hormones and others to maintain overall health. Thus, an imbalance of any hormone can cause a dysfunction of physical and mental health and may even cause serious health problems.
For many years the standard practice for hormone management was to prescribe hormone replacement therapy as if everyone required the same thing and the same amount. However, Doctor's Data does not believe individuals should accept the "one size fits all" approach regarding hormone management. Instead, Doctor's Data believes that hormones are similar to fingerprints, and to achieve optimal health, individuals need to know their specific imbalances. Therefore, Doctor's Data has developed the NeuroHormone Complete Profile to help detect these specific hormonal imbalances.
In addition to hormonal testing, the NeuroHormone Complete Profile also assesses the body's ability to produce and metabolize neurotransmitters and reports whole-body levels. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers secreted throughout the body that transmit signals from nerve cells to target cells. Because neurotransmitters contribute to nearly every function in the body, any alterations to their levels can result in severe health conditions or disrupt necessary body functions, including:
- Heart rate
- Breathing
- Sleep cycles
- Digestion
- Mood
- Concentration
- Appetite
- Muscle movement
When should I order a NeuroHormone Complete Profile, Saliva & Urine Test Kit?
Individuals may order this NeuroHormone Complete Profile, Saliva & Urine Test Kit if they are experiencing symptoms associated with an abnormal level or hormone imbalance. This test is useful for individuals experiencing the following symptoms:
- Acne
- Breast tenderness
- Chronic illness, immune deficiency
- Decreased stamina
- Depression or anxiety
- Elevated lipids
- Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Forgetfulness
- High blood sugar
- Hot flashes
- Increased facial or body hair
- Insomnia
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Irritability
- Loss of interest
- Low libido, sexual dysfunction
- Night sweats
- Obsessions and cravings
- Pain
- Prostate enlargement or cancer
- Reduced muscle size
- Urinary incontinence
- Uterine fibroids
- Vaginal dryness
- Weight gain
