{"product_id":"female-morning-cortisol-saliva-test","title":"Female Morning Cortisol Test (ECLIA) | 1 Marker","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemale Morning Saliva Cortisol Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWake Up Tired and Struggle to Get Going?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you regularly wake feeling unrefreshed, find it difficult to become alert or start the day with very little energy? This at-home test helps answer one clear question:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs your morning cortisol within the expected laboratory range?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect one saliva sample shortly after waking. Your ZRT Laboratory report shows your measured cortisol level, compares it with the morning reference range and presents it on a clear visual graph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe report also includes individualised comments from ZRT’s hormone-specialist clinical team. These comments explain your result in context and, where appropriate, suggest what you could consider or discuss with your healthcare professional next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£79 — laboratory analysis and specialist laboratory comments included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne morning saliva sample collected at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear cortisol result and reference-range comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual graph showing where your result falls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividualised hormone-specialist laboratory comments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggestions for appropriate next steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysician-reviewed ZRT Laboratory report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormally reported within 3–5 working days after the laboratory receives your sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs This Test Right for Me?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test may be a suitable starting point if you experience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaking feeling unrefreshed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersistent morning tiredness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty becoming alert after waking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow energy at the beginning of the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeling stressed, tense or overwhelmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeling tired but unable to relax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is most suitable when your main concerns occur in the morning and you want a straightforward measurement of your cortisol level shortly after waking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning tiredness can have several possible causes. This test gives you an objective result that can be considered alongside your symptoms, sleep, lifestyle, menstrual or menopausal stage, medicines and current treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Will My Result Help Me Understand?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour report is designed to give you more than an unexplained laboratory number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. See Your Morning Cortisol Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe report shows the amount of free cortisol measured in your saliva shortly after waking. This gives you an objective measurement to consider alongside how you feel in the morning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Understand How Your Result Compares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour result is compared with the laboratory’s morning reference range and displayed on a clear visual graph. You can quickly see whether your cortisol result is within, above or below the expected range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Put the Result Into Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Test Requisition Form records relevant information about your symptoms, medicines, supplements and hormone treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZRT’s hormone-specialist clinical team uses the information provided, where relevant, when preparing the individualised laboratory comments in your report. This helps you understand factors that may be relevant to your result rather than viewing the number in isolation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Consider What to Do Next\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour laboratory comments explain the result and may identify suitable next steps or points to discuss with your healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on your result and symptoms, this may help you decide whether to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview factors such as sleep, stress, medicines or current treatments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscuss an above-range or below-range result with your healthcare professional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider a fuller daily cortisol profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider a Cortisol Awakening Response assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore other possible reasons for persistent morning tiredness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider separate reproductive-hormone, thyroid or nutritional testing where appropriate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test cannot determine the cause of your symptoms by itself, but it can provide useful information for deciding what to investigate next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Will My Report Include?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour physician-reviewed ZRT Laboratory report includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour measured morning cortisol level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe laboratory’s morning reference range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA clear within-range, high or low result indicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA visual graph showing where your result falls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour recorded collection date and time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelevant medicines and hormone treatments reported on your form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour reported symptoms, where applicable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividualised hormone-specialist laboratory comments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelevant suggestions or considerations based on the reported result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf previous ZRT results are available, they may also appear for comparison, helping you follow changes over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does the Test Measure?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone marker: free cortisol in a morning saliva sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCortisol naturally changes throughout the day. Your sample is collected within 30 minutes of waking so the result can be compared with the laboratory’s morning reference range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test provides a morning cortisol snapshot. It does not show your complete daily cortisol pattern or measure reproductive or thyroid hormones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest ID:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e S-101\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saliva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkers measured:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 — morning cortisol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ECLIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One morning saliva sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaboratory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ZRT Laboratory — CLIA-certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialist interpretation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individualised hormone-specialist laboratory comments included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReport review:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Physician-reviewed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adults and children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaboratory reporting time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Normally 3–5 working days after the laboratory receives your sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour purchase includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt-home saliva collection kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne saliva collection tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Requisition Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step collection instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaboratory analysis of morning free cortisol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete ZRT Laboratory results report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference-range comparison and visual graph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividualised hormone-specialist laboratory comments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggestions or considerations for appropriate next steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysician review of the report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaboratory analysis fee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specialist interpretation is included within your ZRT Laboratory report, so there is no separate interpretation to wait for. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn postage to the laboratory is paid separately by the customer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Collect Your Sample at Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect one saliva sample within 30 minutes of waking. No blood draw, appointment or clinic visit is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Send It to the Laboratory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete your Test Requisition Form and post the labelled sample and paperwork to ZRT Laboratory using the packaging and return instructions supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding complete details about your symptoms, medicines, supplements and treatments helps the laboratory prepare the most relevant comments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Receive Your Explained Result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZRT Laboratory analyses your sample and prepares your physician-reviewed report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe report normally arrives within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–5 working days after the laboratory receives your sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and includes your result, visual comparison, individualised comments and relevant next-step considerations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit delivery and return-postage time are separate from the laboratory reporting period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich Cortisol Test Should I Choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do you want to understand?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs my cortisol within the expected range shortly after waking?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemale Morning Saliva Cortisol Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does my cortisol change from morning to bedtime?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hormonelab.co.uk\/collections\/saliva-hormone-tests\/products\/female-all-day-cortisol-test-lcms\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemale All Day Cortisol Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does my cortisol change during the first hour after waking?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hormonelab.co.uk\/collections\/saliva-hormone-tests\/products\/female-cortisol-awakening-response-car-test\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemale Cortisol Awakening Response Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose this morning test if your concerns mainly occur after waking and you want a simple, single-sample starting point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you also experience afternoon energy dips, evening restlessness or night waking, the Female All Day Cortisol Test may provide more relevant information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing for Your Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an accurate and usable sample:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect within 30 minutes of waking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not eat, drink anything other than water or brush your teeth before collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid anti-ageing or anti-wrinkle facial creams and biotin supplements for three days before testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord all medicines, supplements and hormone treatments on the Test Requisition Form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill the tube at least halfway, excluding bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreeze the sample if you will not post it within 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you use hormone treatment, corticosteroids, troches or medication dissolved under the tongue, read the treatment-specific instructions before collecting your sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this test measures cortisol only, it can be collected on any day of your menstrual cycle. Cycle-day timing is relevant when testing reproductive hormones such as oestradiol, progesterone or testosterone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1885\/4859\/files\/Single_Tube_Saliva_Collection_Instructions.pdf?v=1786970944\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the full Single-Tube Saliva Collection Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Report Explain What My Result Means?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The ZRT Laboratory report includes individualised comments from its hormone-specialist clinical team and is physician-reviewed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe comments explain your result in context and may include relevant considerations or suggestions about what to discuss with your healthcare professional next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill the Test Explain Why I Feel Tired?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test will show whether your morning cortisol falls within the expected laboratory range. The specialist comments can help put that result into context and identify possible next steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning tiredness can have several causes, so the result may also indicate that other factors should be explored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Should I Collect During My Menstrual Cycle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this test measures cortisol only, you can collect your sample on any day of your menstrual cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the treatment-timing instructions if you use hormones or other relevant medication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan This Test Assess PMS, Menopause or Thyroid Function?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test measures morning cortisol only. It does not measure oestradiol, progesterone, testosterone or thyroid hormones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your symptoms include menstrual changes, PMS, menopausal concerns or possible thyroid symptoms, your result may help you and your healthcare professional decide whether additional testing would be useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I Take the Test While Using HRT or the Contraceptive Pill?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, subject to the collection instructions. Continue prescribed treatment and record HRT, contraception and any other treatment on the Test Requisition Form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you use topical hormones, follow the contamination-prevention and treatment-timing instructions supplied with your kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes It Measure My Complete Daily Cortisol Pattern?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It measures cortisol at one point in the morning. Choose the Female All Day Cortisol Test if you want to see how your cortisol changes from morning to bedtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I Need to Fast?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo separate fasting period is required. Collect your sample after waking and before breakfast, other drinks or brushing your teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Quickly Will I Receive My Result?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe laboratory normally reports within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–5 working days after receiving your sample\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Kit delivery and return-postage times are additional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Long Can I Keep the Kit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the kit within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 months of purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre There Any Additional Charges?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection kit, laboratory analysis and ZRT Laboratory report are included in the price. You are responsible for arranging and paying for return postage to the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Sure Whether This Is the Right Test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@hormonelab.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einfo@hormonelab.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your age, main symptoms, medicines and current treatments. Our team will forward your enquiry to our specialist doctors and respond with a suggested testing option within 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hormone Lab UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58617294258557,"sku":"SAL-CORT-AM-F","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1885\/4859\/files\/Female-Morning-Cortisol-Test.webp?v=1792599638","url":"https:\/\/hormonelab.co.uk\/de\/products\/female-morning-cortisol-saliva-test","provider":"Hormone Lab UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}