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The PlexusDx Cortisol & DHEA-S Blood Test measures two core adrenal hormones—cortisol and DHEA-S—to provide insight into your body’s stress response and endocrine balance. Results are delivered through the PlexusDx Results Portal, where biomarker levels are translated into clear explanations and personalized nutrition and supplement recommendations. This focused panel is commonly used to assess adrenal function and is often paired with genetic testing for deeper context.

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What This Test Measures

This panel measures the following biomarkers:

⏱️ Cortisol – Reflects stress response and circadian rhythm activity

🔥 DHEA-S – Indicates adrenal hormone output related to stress resilience and energy

Your results are delivered through the PlexusDx Results Portal — part of a connected precision health ecosystem that combines genetic testing, blood tests, personalized supplements, and expert consultations in one place.

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What You'll Learn

🔥 How adrenal hormone patterns may relate to stress and energy levels

⏱️ Whether cortisol balance aligns with healthy circadian rhythm activity

🧪 Insight into adrenal function affecting mood and metabolic processes

🥗 Which nutrition or supplement strategies may better support stress resilience

📘 Educational overview: Learn more about these biomarkers in our Stress Hormone Biomarkers Hub

🧬 Pairs With Genetic Testing (Optional)

Your DNA reveals long-term genetic tendencies. Blood biomarkers show what’s happening right now. Many customers choose to pair this blood test with a related PlexusDx genetic test to connect inherited patterns with current biological status.

🧬 Optional pairing: Many customers review these biomarker results alongside the Hormone & Reproductive Health Genetic Test to connect genetic tendencies with current biomarker data.

How It Works

From Living Room To Lab

Collect

A simple finger prick within 1–2 hours of waking; avoid food or beverages beforehand (water is okay)

Send

Mail your sample using the prepaid return packaging. Results are typically available within 1–2 business days after the lab receives your sample.

Result

Access explanations and personalized recommendations in your PlexusDx Results Portal

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Who This Test Is For

🔥 Individuals seeking insight into stress or adrenal hormone balance

⚡ Those experiencing fatigue, low energy, or stress-related concerns

🧪 People monitoring endocrine or adrenal health over time

📊 Customers using genetics who want real-time biomarker context

Who This Test Is NOT For

🚫 Diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions

🚫 Emergency or acute medical testing

🚫 Clinical-grade or physician-ordered lab requirements

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What Makes PlexusDx Different

🧩 Connects blood biomarkers, genetic insights, and recommendations in one Results Portal

🎯 Delivers targeted guidance based on your actual results — not generic advice

🔁 Designed to support ongoing understanding, not one-time data

FAQs

Cortisol & DHEA-S Blood Test

The following questions are specific to the PlexusDx Cortisol & DHEA-S Blood Test.

Is this test diagnostic?

No. This test is for wellness and educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat disease.

Do I need genetic testing to take this blood test?

No. Genetic testing is optional, but many customers find added value in combining both.

How quickly will I get results?

Most results are available within 1–2 business days after the lab receives your sample.

What does this test measure and why do cortisol and DHEA-S matter?

This test measures serum cortisol and DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) — two adrenal hormones that together reflect adrenal function and stress response capacity. Cortisol governs the stress response, metabolism, and immune regulation; DHEA-S is a precursor to sex hormones and a marker of adrenal reserve and biological aging rate.

What time of day should I collect my sample for accurate cortisol results?

Cortisol follows a diurnal rhythm and peaks in the early morning. For most accurate results, collect your fingerstick sample between 7am and 9am, before eating or taking supplements. Collecting at a consistent time also allows for meaningful comparison if you retest — making morning collection especially important if you plan to track adrenal function over time.

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Are You Ready to Understand Your Stress Hormones?

🧪 Get clear, personalized insight into adrenal hormone balance with an at-home blood test designed to support stress resilience and endocrine health.

From Sofa to Science

Experience the convenience of Precision Wellness right from your home. Just follow the simple steps included with your kit, and soon your detailed report will arrive in your PlexusDx Results Portal.

Your Kit Contains:

1x INSTRUCTIONS & REGISTRATION CODE
1x FINGER PRICK COLLECTION KIT
1x BLOOD SAMPLE RETURN BAG
1x PREPAID RETURN MAILER