Adrenocortex Stress Profile

Adrenocortex Stress Profile® — an advanced salivary hormone test that maps your stress-hormone rhythm (cortisol & DHEA) so you can understand how your body handles daily stress and recover better.

Watch a quick overview of how this test reveals your body’s stress response pattern.

What is the Adrenocortex Stress Profile®?

The Adrenocortex Stress Profile® (ASP) from Genova Diagnostics is a salivary hormone panel designed to assess your body’s stress system — the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis — by measuring key hormones like cortisol and DHEA at specific times throughout the day. 

Why this matters

• Rhythm matters: Cortisol and DHEA follow daily patterns; disruptions may signal stress-load, fatigue, or HPA imbalance. 
• Unseen stress effects: Chronic stress, poor sleep, work-pressure or illness can shift your hormone balance — even if you feel “just tired.” 
• Actionable insight: The report provides a clear visual of your hormone pattern, helping you and your practitioner guide lifestyle, nutrient, sleep and stress interventions. 

Who should consider this test?

• Those with unexplained fatigue, poor sleep or trouble waking up
• People under chronic stress (work, emotional, physical) with symptoms like weight gain, mood shifts, or low resilience
• Individuals seeking insight into how their adrenal system may be impacting energy, immunity, metabolic or hormone health

What you’ll get

• Four timed saliva samples (e.g., morning, midday, late afternoon, bedtime) to map your cortisol rhythm.
• A measure of DHEA (usually in the early morning sample) to assess long-term adrenal reserve. 
• A visual graph showing your results vs the healthy zone, plus a DHEA: cortisol ratio to provide context for catabolic vs anabolic balance. 

Simple at-home collection

Collect your saliva samples at home according to the kit instructions, freeze as directed, and ship to the lab using the included packaging. 

Preparation tips

• Avoid significant stressors or changes in medication/supplements just before sampling.
• Follow the exact collection schedule (timing matters for hormone rhythm).
• Freeze samples promptly and ship with the prepaid label.

Why choose the Adrenocortex Stress Profile®?

• Non-invasive saliva collection — no blood draw required.
• Designed specifically to assess the stress/adrenal system rather than a general hormone snapshot.
• Clinically trusted by practitioners for differentiating stages of stress burden and adrenal load. 

This test gives you a deeper look at how your body responds to stress — so you can identify imbalance, intervene early, and support long-term wellness.

What’s included

• Collection kit with all materials for four (or more) saliva samples
• Detailed patient to-do guide and shipping instructions
• Secure online access to your results report

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until results?
Turnaround times may vary; you’ll receive access via the secure portal when your report is ready.

Can medications or supplements affect results?
Yes — certain medications, especially glucocorticoids/steroids, can impact your results and may require adjustment or timing discussion with your provider. 

We hope you found this overview helpful.
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