NOTE: This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
The Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) test is a non-invasive saliva test that serves as a reliable marker of stress response and a critical tool for revealing adrenal imbalances. Lifestyle, physical and psychological stresses put constant demands on the adrenal glands. If they become depleted adrenal fatigue or insufficiency may be experienced.
The Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) test is a unique assessment measuring the predictable rise and fall in cortisol within the first hour of awakening. The test is essential in evaluating the overall function of the HPA axis. In this particular test we measure cortisol immediately on rising, 30 minutes post waking, 60 minutes post waking, 12:00 (noon), 4:00pm and 8:00pm.
The CAR test allows your physician to determine how healthy your HPA axis is which useful in assessing the HPA-axis.
The CAR test is an appropriate tool in practice for most of your patients as it provides an easy assessment of their ability to deal with stressors and is also reflective of how well they have dealt with stressors in the past.
Analytes
- Cortisol (on waking)
- Cortisol +30 mins
- Cortisol +60mins
- Cortisol 12:00noon
- Cortisol 4:00pm
- Cortisol 8:00pm
- DHEAs
Test Method
EIA (Enzyme immunoassay)
Common Conditions:
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Anxiety
- Brain fog
- Sleep disorders
- Cardiovascular Health
- Blood pressure issues
- Other Health Conditions
- Energy levels
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Lack of stamina
- Mild depression
- Sexual dysfunction
- Autoimmune and Immune System
- Impaired immune system
- Nutritional and Dietary Symptoms
- Salt cravings
- Endocrine and Hormonal Health
- Thyroid dysfunction
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 3-5 days
