Reported Biomarkers
- Cortisol
Who should take this test?
Recommended for individuals experiencing negative health symptoms caused by chronic stress or anxiety. Take control of your well-being and order your MLD Stress Level Test today.
What's measured?
Cortisol
Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and is the primary stress hormone. It’s your body’s natural “flight or fight ” response.
High Cortisol Levels – High cortisol levels can be caused by underlying issues such as overactivity or cancer of the pituitary or adrenal glands, chronic stress or medication side effects.
Low Cortisol Levels – low cortisol levels mean the adrenal glands aren’t making enough cortisol. This could be caused by Addison’s disease, removal of the adrenal glands, certain genetic disorders, or certain antifungal medications.
What's in the box?
Quick Draw Kit
- Virtual Proctor Card
- Instructions
- Quick Draw Device
- Gauze
- Alcohol Wipes
- Microtainer
- Heel Warmer
- Biohazard Bag
- Return Mailer Bag
- Return USPS Pre-Paid Label
Stress Level Test
Our Stress Level at-home lab test measures cortisol, the body’s stress hormone. High cortisol levels can contribute to weight gain, weakened immune system, acne, thinning hair, fatigue, diabetes, and more.
Choose Your Collection Method
- FSA/HSA Accepted
- Free Return Shipping
- 100% Private & Secure Health Data
- FDA-Approved At-Home Test Kits
- Improvement-Driven Health Data
Test Anytime, Anywhere
How at-home health testing works
Register Your Test
Register your test by scanning the QR code included in your kit and filling out the registration form prior to testing.
Collect Your Sample
Follow the included instructions to easily collect your sample and ship it back to us using the prepaid return shipping label.
Review Your Results
Within days your test results and unique health insights will be available on our convienient online dashboard.
Your Health, Empowered
Based on your results, we empower better health through treatments, prescription access, and physician consultation.
| Symptoms of high cortisol | Symptoms of low cortisol |
|---|---|
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Weight gain around midsection and upper back |
Extreme fatigue |
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Rounding of the face |
Weight loss |
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Muscle weakness |
Dehydration |
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Severe fatigue |
Decreased appetite |
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Irritability |
Low blood pressure |
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Difficulty concentrating |
Depression |
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High blood pressure |
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) |
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Headache |
Salt craving |
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FAQs
Answering Your Questions
Cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, is produced by the adrenal glands. Normal levels of cortisol are released when you wake up in the morning or exercise. In small doses, cortisol can heighten memory, increase your immune system and lower sensitivity to pain. Overproduction of cortisol caused by chronic high stress causes negative side effects such as increased blood sugar levels, weight gain, suppressed immune system, digestive problems and heart disease which leads to high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.
Research has shown that chronic stress and anxiety can have a negative impact on our immune system. This is due to the body’s overproduction of cortisol for sustained periods of time. When cortisol is doing its job, it works quickly during times of high stress to reduce inflammation throughout the body. It does this by reducing the antibodies that cause inflammation. While this process is necessary in small doses, it is not ideal in the long run. If you have chronic stress, cortisol is suppressing the antibodies you need to fight off infection on a regular basis, making it harder for you to recover from illness.
You’ve been exercising and managing your diet and it’s paying off – the number on the scale is decreasing. Yet you can’t seem to lose that stubborn belly fat. This could be due to the stress hormone cortisol. Research has shown that high cortisol levels increase the accumulation of fat for men and women in the belly area. Cortisol influences things like digestion and metabolism, mood, and immune system responses. Finding ways to manage your stress will help get your cortisol levels under control, which could help you in targeting that unwanted fat.
Please prepare to test first thing in the morning. Be sure to drink plenty of water before testing! Being well hydrated will help increase blood flow and improve the testing experience.
*Note: Do not test on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday. Your sample must be picked up, dropped at a dropbox location or brought to FedEx on the same day you test.
MLD’s Stress Test At Home test results will provide detailed information regarding your cortisol levels. Our easy to navigate patient dashboard will tell you if yourcortisol levels are low, normal or high.
Your results can be easily shared with your healthcare provider, and in fact, we encourage you to share your data in order to obtain the treatment you might need. Contact us for a network of healthcare providers that specialize in treating hormone deficiencies.
