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Posted by Peedie (Member # 15355) on :

For my daughter - what is the best type of test to order?
-p

Posted by mandy614 (Member # 16524) on :

I'm pretty sure it's the cortisol saliva test by Biohealth Diagnostics Laboratory.

Mandy

Posted by FuzzySlippers (Member # 13658) on :

Saliva testing is the gold standard for evaluating adrenal function. There are a number of labs which provide this.

It generally involves taking saliva samples 4 different times in a day and then sending those saliva vials off to be tested.

Genova Diagnostics, Lab - The Adrenocortex Stress Profile
http://www.genovadiagnostics.com/index.php?option=com_gpanel&Itemid=2&task=view&id=159

Diagnos Techs, Inc. - The Adrenal Stress Index Test
http://www.diagnostechs.com/main.htm

Metametrix Clinical Laboratory - The Adrenal Stress Plus Saliva Test
http://www.metametrix.com/content/DirectoryOfServices/0043AdrenalStressPlus-Saliva

There are more labs which do this. I'm just listing the ones I've had personal experience with for adrenal testing.

Fuzzy

Posted by 22dreams (Member # 17846) on :

I had adrenal saliva/cortisol test done via NeuroScience: 888-342-7272

It does amount to taking samples 4x within one day.

I feel that the results I got were reflective of my adrenal function.

Posted by Peedie (Member # 15355) on :

Thanks for all the information everyone. [Smile]

-p

Posted by Lymeorsomething (Member # 16359) on :

Not all MDs believe in saliva testing. You could always try the 24 hr. urine collection test initially as well. Plus it can at times be hard to collect the saliva...

If you go with saliva, Genova is another lab that does this...