Are there laboratory tests that detect Adrenal Fatigue?
Yes. The most accurate and valuable laboratory test for detecting Adrenal Fatigue is the Saliva Adrenal Hormone Test. This simple and relatively inexpensive test has been unavailable until recently but offers several advantages over blood or urine tests. 1. It is the most accurate test for determining actual tissue levels of the adrenal hormones and associated steroids. 2. It is the most useful test for adrenal and other steroid hormone detection. 3. It is non-invasive, that is, no skin has to be broken or any other part of the body invaded to perform this test. 4. This means there is no fainting, no chance of infection, no accidental spread of disease and no necessity to face the dreaded needle in order to get an accurate sample. 5. It is not necessary to go to a laboratory to take this test. 6. It can be taken at home or anywhere for that matter. 7. Consequently, it is much easier to get patient compliance to take this test. 8. This test can be repeated as often as necessary without