Cortisol Stress At-Home Test

If you’re feeling run down constantly, a bodybuilder, have or have used testosterone in the past or showing signs of or have Cushings or Addisons disease. Maybe you are worried or want to take control of your health, no matter the case the Lab Me Cortisol test is here to help you.

Always share your results with your personal doctor - having tracked blood data can help your healthcare team make accurate decisions faster.

The At Home Cortisol Test Is Encouraged If You Are Experiencing:

It is recommended to take this test first thing in the morning, at 8am.

• Severe fatigue
• Erectile dysfunction (men)
• Irregular periods (women)
• Low blood sugar
• Headaches
• High blood pressure
• Decreased libido
• Decreased fertility
• Cognitive difficulties
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bone loss and weakness
• Weight gain or weight loss
• Diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting

This test is recommended if:

• You constantly feel run down
• You are a bodybuilder or competitive bodybuilder
• You are presenting with symptoms of Addison's disease
• You have Addison's disease
• You are presenting with symptoms of Cushing syndrome
• You have Cushing syndrome
• You take or have been taking testosterone

It is recommended to take this test first thing in the morning, at 8am

Lab Me doesn’t use traditional dry blood spot cards like our competitors. We use a patented blood collection system that is FDA approved. It separates blood from plasma allowing us to have low variability and virtually identical results to arm drawn blood.

Regular testing of biomarkers can act as an early detection system. Especially if you’re not getting enough sleep, have improper nutrition, substandard training, unwise lifestyle choices or weak bone health. Lab Me helps by detecting non-optimal levels of blood biomarkers . For example high levels of cortisol which is an indicator of stress.

We use lab’s that are the same labs used by hospitals, major corporations, medical clinics and private doctors. They are CAP and CLIA certified and undergo regular audits and daily calibrations.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is released by the adrenal gland in response to stress or low blood glucose. It is responsible for controlling the body’s blood sugar levels, regulating metabolism, acting as an anti-inflammatory, influencing memory formation, controlling salt and water balance, influencing blood pressure and helping the development of a fetus in pregnant women.

Shipping

We ship most orders within 24-48 hours of receiving them. Depending on the shipping method you select at checkout you may receive your order within 2 to up to 5 days and it'll include a pre-paid label for you to ship the product to the lab.

Shipping Recommendations

It's important that you ship your sample the same day you take it. Please do not take your sample on Friday as that will cause delays in shipping. Ship your sample Monday thru Thursday on the same day you took it.

Return Policy

Due to the nature of our products, full refunds are not accepted for any open products. You can ship your un-used, un-open test kit back to us in it's original packaging within 7 days of delivery for store credit or a replacement kit. If you'd like a cash refund back to the original payment method, there will be a 25% re-stocking fee deducted from the refund amount.

TNP or Test Not Performed

What does it mean?

TNP is a result of a test with a faulty sample. Less than 8% of our tests results in a TNP or Test Not Performed. This means that the machines could not analyze your sample for any of the following reasons below.

Hemolysis

This can occur due to factors like applying excessive pressure on the finger during blood collection or not properly drying the finger before using the lancet.

Not Enough Blood

In some cases, an inadequate amount of blood collected can result in inconclusive findings. Please apply at least 4 full-bodied blood drops as shown in the image of the instruction manual

Sample Contamination

Washing your hands with soap and not washing it all off correctly or applying too much alcohol on your finger before taking your sample, or taking a sample on a finger that was not been disinfected can lead to contamination of your sample

How to minimize your chances of an Error or TNP

To minimize the chances of receiving an inconclusive result, please follow these guidelines: Adhere closely to the provided instructions. Be gentle when collecting blood samples and ensure your finger is clean and dry before using the lancet. Promptly ship your sample to avoid heat exposure.

Choosing Insurance

What does it cover?

Insurance is optional and will be presented to you during the checkout process. If you choose to opt-in for insurance, your test will be covered in case of TNP errors. Instead of paying full price of the test, you'd only have to cover a small deductible of $30 for shipping.

How to submit a claim for a replacement?

Please contact to us via live chat so we can start the replacement process for you.

What if I don't want insurance and get a TNP?

Pretty much the same thing as if you choose to drive your car without insurance, in case of accidents, you'd have to cover all the costs out of pocket. The cost of materials, one-day shipping, laboratory testing, and fulfilling is expensive. In case you choose to opt-out for insurance, you'd have to pay the full price of the test if you get a TNP and would like to re-take it. There are no exceptions to this.