Cortisol saliva test

Only for Germany and Austria

• We would like to point out that these tests and the shipping processes are optimized for Germany and Austria and are prepaid.
• Samples must be delivered to the German laboratory within 4 days. This cannot be guaranteed for samples shipped from other countries!
• Orders from countries other than Germany and Austria are therefore at your own risk. In this case, we only accept the payment method "Prepayment (directly to us)", as customers cannot then cancel the purchase, e.g., because the sample arrived at the laboratory unusable through their own fault. Purchases made with any other payment methods that customers could unlawfully reverse will be immediately canceled and refunded.
• You can find more information about this from the manufacturer!

Alongside the catecholamines, cortisol is the most important stress hormone

Given the multitude of neuroendocrine interactions involving cortisol, an excess of cortisol leads, amongst other things, to metabolic disorders characterised by obesity, visceral fat distribution and elevated blood lipid levels, as well as to diabetes, immune deficiencies and a reduced ability to fight off infections and tumours. The reason for this is the suppression of the cellular immune response, coupled with a relative strengthening of the humoral immune response. Cortisol is responsible for increased secretion during acute and recurrent stressful situations. Its concentration in the body peaks between 7 and 8 am.

Please note! This test is a single measurement of cortisol. These three samples are always pooled to give a morning value. Weofferthe test for cortisol diurnal variation under the name‘Stress Profile’. You can find the Stress Profilehere.

Effects:

Normal secretion:

Activates the metabolism and provides the body with energy in the form of cognitive and emotional stimulation. Inhibits growth, reduces immune defence and has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Possible consequences of low cortisol levels:

Leads to overweight, reduced bone density, muscle wasting, burnout syndrome, fatigue, states of exhaustion, generally low resilience and increased irritability, heightened sensitivity to pain, and skin pigmentation.

The test kit includes:

• 1 set of instructions for saliva collection
• 3 saliva collection tubes
• 3 straws
• 3 labels for samples 1–3, pre-printed with ‘Name, Date, Time’
• 1 dispatch container
• 1 sample accompanying form
• 1 guarantee certificate
• 1 dispatch envelope

How does the ordering process work?

Once you have placed your order, the test kit you have chosen will be sent to you along with detailed instructions. You place your sample in a sample container, send it in the provided envelope to Mediveres’ partner laboratory, GANZIMMUN Diagnostics GmbH, and will receive your results, including an assessment of your profile, within 5–7 days.