Adrenal Test by GetTested
£155.00
A Deeper Look at Fatigue, Stress, and Hormonal Burnout
If you feel persistently exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you're "running on empty," your adrenal glands may be trying to tell you something. The Adrenal Test is a lab-based saliva test that measures the stress hormones cortisol and DHEA across the day to reveal how your body is coping with stress—and whether adrenal fatigue may be behind your symptoms.
This test offers a powerful yet simple way to assess adrenal function from home, helping you move beyond generic advice and towards personalised, hormone-informed support for energy, resilience, and balance.
What Is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is a functional imbalance that occurs when the adrenal glands—responsible for producing stress hormones—can no longer keep up with the body’s demands. In the early stages of chronic stress, cortisol and DHEA levels may rise. But over time, prolonged physical, emotional, or psychological stress can cause these hormone levels to decline or become dysregulated.
This leads to symptoms like:
Persistent fatigue
Poor sleep or early waking
Feeling “tired but wired”
Low blood pressure or dizziness
Salt cravings
Weakened immune function
Mood swings, anxiety, or low motivation
Testing helps determine where you are in this process and whether hormonal support, nutritional strategies, or lifestyle changes are needed.
What the Adrenal Test Measures
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
A hormone that plays a key role in stress recovery, immune support, and sex hormone balance.
Low DHEA is linked to fatigue, poor mood, low libido, and immune suppression.
High DHEA may be seen in conditions like PCOS and may contribute to acne or hair thinning.
Cortisol (Free Cortisol – 7-point profile)
Cortisol follows a natural circadian rhythm—highest in the morning and gradually decreasing throughout the day. Abnormal patterns are common and may present as:
Flat curve – Associated with chronic fatigue, burnout, or low motivation
Elevated curve – Common in anxiety, insomnia, or early stages of adrenal stress
Inverted curve – Cortisol peaking at night, leading to poor sleep and morning exhaustion
By collecting samples seven times in one day, this test captures a comprehensive cortisol rhythm, offering far more insight than a single-point measurement.
Who Should Take the Adrenal Test?
This test is ideal for individuals who:
Feel chronically tired despite rest
Have trouble getting up in the morning or staying asleep at night
Feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally reactive
Suspect burnout or stress-related hormone imbalances
Are recovering from illness, trauma, or overtraining
Want to optimise energy, resilience, and hormonal balance
It's also commonly paired with the Oestrogen/Progesterone Test or Testosterone Test for a more complete hormone profile.
How Does the Test Work?
Test Type: Saliva (non-invasive and painless)
Collection: Collect samples at specific times across one day using a home kit
Analysis: Samples are analysed in a certified lab
Results: Receive your digital report within 7–10 business days
Your report will show cortisol and DHEA patterns throughout the day, with interpretation and guidance to support your next steps.
Why Choose the Adrenal Test?
Tracks your actual daily stress hormone rhythm
Offers actionable insight into adrenal fatigue or dysfunction
Easy at-home collection with no blood draw required
Useful for chronic fatigue, stress-related burnout, poor sleep, or low resilience
Whether you're in a high-stress period, recovering from burnout, or simply trying to understand your body’s stress response more clearly, the Adrenal Test provides the information needed to rebalance and restore.
