Stress Test
Stress Test
Nerves are not a case for Dermatology
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is crucial for several functions in the human body. It has three primary actions: it stimulates the breakdown of proteins and fats and promotes the metabolism of glucose in the liver.
Cortisol regulates metabolism, helps control the stress response and influences the sleep-wake cycle and exerts anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.
Also known as the " stress hormone", it is released in response to stressful situations. During these types of situations, it increases blood pressure and blood sugar, providing muscle energy for the physical response to problems, and is essential for maintaining homeostasis and the body's adaptation to changes and challenges.
This test checks your blood cortisol levels, which can help you identify why you are feeling tired, having trouble sleeping or experiencing mood swings.
This test kit allows:
This test kit allows:
🩸 Easy blood collection
🏠 A capillary blood collection at home
🧪 Reliable Laboratory Results
🕐 Results by email in 24h - 48h
Tested parameters
Tested parameters
Cortisol
What is included in the test:
What is included in the test:
☑️ The kit includes all the material necessary for sample collection and shipping;
☑️ Cost of sending the kit back to the laboratory;
☑️ Detailed instructions and training videos;
☑️ Digital results;
☑️ Specialized support if necessary.
When to test
When to test
- You must be fasting to perform this test.
- Collection must be carried out before 11:30 am on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and returned the same day by post to a delivery point or by scheduling a collection before 12 pm.
Amount of blood to be collected:
Amount of blood to be collected:
You must use the yellow-capped collection tube and collect a minimum amount of blood of 400 μL.
Fast:
Fast:
You must be fasting to perform this test.
Who should take the test?
- If you often feel stressed and want to know how it is affecting your body.
- If you are experiencing symptoms such as high blood pressure, changes in appetite, sleep problems, excess weight, mood swings, muscle pain or tiredness and suspect that they may be related to stress.
- If you want to monitor your cortisol levels to understand how your lifestyle affects your stress levels.
Tested parameters
Cortisol