Cortisol Saliva Stress Test

Feeling overwhelmed or suspect that stress may be affecting your energy levels and mood?

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Saliva
Collection
At-home saliva sample
Results in
3 days
Doctor reviewed
Yes

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
saliva
Collection method
at-home saliva sample
Turnaround time
3 days
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

About this test

Feeling overwhelmed or suspect that stress may be affecting your energy levels and mood? Our Cortisol Saliva Stress Test measures your cortisol levels at four key points throughout the day, helping you understand your daily hormone rhythm and pinpoint imbalances that might be impacting your well-being.

Please ensure you send your sample Monday to Thursday.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

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Editorial confidence: 8.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 6.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state the biomarkers measured, what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 3.5/10

    The provider does not state how many biomarkers are measured, so depth cannot be assessed.

  • Collection convenience 7.0/10

    Can be done at home; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 6.0/10

    £89.00; no comparable tests to benchmark against yet.

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