Cortisol test Cortisol is a vital hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a central role in the bodys metabolism. It belongs to the group of glucocorticoids and is often referred to as the stress hormone because its levels rise in response to stressful situations. Cortisol regulates various physiological processes in the body. While it plays an important role in adapting to stress, chronically elevated production of the hormone can have negative health effects, including impairments of the immune system, sleep, and memory. The cerascreen® Cortisol Test is a sample collection and submission test kit that allows you to determine the concentration of the stress hormone cortisol in your saliva. Seven samples are taken to monitor the concentration levels throughout the day. Sample collection is simple and convenient and can be done from home. This saves you the waiting time that would normally occur during a doctors visit. You will receive the results, including specific recommendations for action, within a few days of the sample being received. How does the test work? 1. Test at home Your test kit contains everything you need to collect a small saliva sample. You then send the sample free of charge to our medical laboratory in the enclosed return envelope. 2. View results online After the evaluation in the medical laboratory, you will receive online access to your personal results report. 3. Take action Your access to the test results as well as to the evidence-based findings and Tips to improve your health: check your cerascreen® user profile on our website or our app. The test kit consists of: a multi-page, illustrated instruction manual that explains the test procedure step by step a test ID card with seven stickers seven saliva tubes, seven straws and one transport tube a return envelope, which you can use to send your saliva sample back to our laboratory by mail free of charge. The cortisol test is not suitable or only suitable to a limited extent for certain groups of people: People with infectious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV should not take the cortisol test. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should only undergo the cortisol test under medical supervision. Reference values ​​and recommendations do not apply to them, or only to a limited extent; they should seek instructions regarding the test results from their doctor or therapist. The cortisol test is not suitable for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. This test is not suitable for diagnosing diseases. For risks and side effects, please read the package leaflet and consult your doctor or pharmacist.