At-Home Adrenal Stress Test (Cortisol & DHEA Panel)

⭐ Private • Accurate • Convenient
Understand how your body responds to stress with a comprehensive adrenal hormone test. This panel
measures key stress hormones using saliva and a small finger-prick blood sample — all collected from
the comfort of your home.
Your adrenal glands help your body manage stress, energy, mood, and metabolism. Imbalances may
contribute to fatigue, sleep problems, and weight changes.

⭐ Why Choose This Test?
• Assess your body’s stress response
• Ideal for fatigue, burnout, and sleep concerns
• Easy home sample collection
• Laboratory-tested for reliable results
• Suitable for both men and women
Chronic stress can affect hormone balance long before noticeable illness develops. Early testing helps
you understand internal patterns.

⭐ What This Test Detects
This test measures:
1️⃣ Cortisol
Often called the “stress hormone.”
Cortisol helps regulate energy, blood sugar, inflammation, and sleep-wake cycles.
• High levels may be linked to insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, and sugar cravings.
• Low levels may be associated with fatigue and low stress tolerance.
Saliva samples collected at multiple times during the day help evaluate your daily cortisol rhythm.

2️⃣ DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
An adrenal hormone that supports energy, immune balance, and hormone production.
• Low levels may be linked to fatigue and reduced resilience to stress.
• Imbalance may reflect adrenal dysfunction.
Together, Cortisol and DHEA provide insight into adrenal function and overall stress adaptation.

⭐ How to Prepare for the Test
• No fasting required
• Collect saliva samples at the specific times indicated in your kit (usually 3–4 times in one day)
• Avoid heavy exercise before collection
• Avoid eating, drinking (except water), brushing teeth, or smoking 30 minutes before saliva collection
• Rest quietly for a few minutes before collecting each sample
• Continue regular medications
• Do not stop or change any medication without medical advice

⭐ How the Testing Process Works
1. Order the test online
2. The complete test kit is delivered to your home or office.
3. You may choose to pick up your kit or have your samples taken at our office.
4. Collect saliva samples at the instructed times during one day
5. Collect a small finger-prick blood sample on the DBS card
6. Allow the DBS sample to dry as instructed

7. Secure all samples in the provided bio-safe packaging
8. All materials required for sample collection are included in your kit — nothing extra is needed.
9. Return the sealed sample via matatu, courier, boda, or drop it off at our office.
10. Afyanilab rider pickup is available in major towns — contact us to arrange collection.
11. Your sample is tested in a certified laboratory.
12. Results are delivered confidentially to you via WhatsApp or email.
Dried blood spot samples are stable and safe during transport when properly packaged.

⭐ What’s Included in the Test Kit
• Sterile single-use lancets
• Alcohol swabs
• Dried blood spot collection card
• Multiple labelled saliva collection tubes
• Detailed timing instructions
• Bandage
• Bio-safe return packaging
• Step-by-step illustrated guide
• Everything required for complete sample collection

⭐ Fast & Convenient
Results are available within 72 hours after the laboratory receives your samples.

⭐ Secure & Private
• Discreet packaging
• Confidential digital results
• Secure sample handling from pickup to laboratory

⭐ Professional Support
If your results show significant imbalance, consult a healthcare professional for personalised evaluation
and advice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Why are multiple saliva samples required?
Cortisol changes throughout the day. Multiple samples help assess your natural daily hormone rhythm.

2. Is the finger prick painful?
It feels like a quick small pinch and lasts only a second.
3. Does this test diagnose adrenal disease?
No. It measures hormone levels that may indicate stress imbalance. It does not diagnose a specific
medical condition.
4. Can stress affect my results?
Yes. Acute stress may temporarily raise cortisol. Try to collect samples on a typical day.