Diurnal Cortisol (Saliva) by ZRT

Saliva testing for Diurnal Cortisol (4x per day: C1, C2, C3, C4).

About Diurnal Cortisol
Recommended with situational stress and fatigue; indicator of adrenal imbalance. Tests morning, noon, evening, and nighttime Cortisol.

Saliva testing of Cortisol can help:

• Determine if your symptoms are due to stress (high or low cortisol).

What should I expect after I send in my test? Your results are returned to you within 5 to 7 business days from the date ZRT receives your sample. The test report includes:

• A graph showing where your hormone levels fall within set ranges. Levels can be either within or out of normal range.
• A second graph detailing the symptoms you listed on your self-evaluation form. Symptoms are grouped according to the indicated category of hormonal imbalance. Symptoms are also correlated with the hormone levels identified through ZRT testing.
• A comment field providing an individualized review of your hormone evaluation.

Contains: 1 Test Kit (Saliva). Includes a pre-paid UPS-Ground shipping label and envelope to return your specimen to ZRT Labs [ZRT labs is located in Oregon].

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Related Info:

When to collect your Cortisol saliva sample?

• Men: Collect saliva sample any day of the month.
• Women: Collect saliva sample any day of the month.

How to collect a saliva sample:

• How to Collect a Saliva Sample (ZRT video).
• Detailed Saliva Collection Instructions (ZRT PDF).

Hormone Info:

• About Saliva Testing (PDF).
• Understanding Hormone Highs and Lows (PDF). Includes information on low and high Cortisol levels.

Adrenal Info:

• Adrenal Dysfunction by with Dr. Alison McAllister (ZRT video).
• Cortisol Test For Adrenal Function (PDF).