Cortisol Test (co)

Read before taking the test

  • Your test-ID must be registered before it’s sent for analysis;
  • You take the test on an empty stomach in the morning;
  • You submit the test for analysis on Monday or Tuesday;
  • If tracking code is available, please attach it to the front of the envelope (found on your test-ID card).

Instruction


Instruction

Register your test

Before you start, you need to register your test. Your test kit contains a sticker with your unique test-ID. If you need help creating an account, you can check our guide.

Guide
Register test
Rinse your mouth with water

Rinse your mouth with water

Rinse your mouth with water. Spit and wait for a few minutes until you have saliva in your mouth again.

Open the test tube

Open the test tube

Open the test tube and straw against the edge of the tube.

Fill the tube with saliva

Fill the tube with saliva

Use the straw as a funnel to transfer your saliva into the test tube. Make sure that the tube is filled. A few bubbles in the saliva are no problem.

Put the sticker and test-ID on the test tube

Put the sticker and test-ID on the test tube

Put the sticker labeled “1” and your unique test-ID on the first test tube and seal.

Repeat with the other test tubes

Repeat with the other test tubes

Repeat the procedure with the other 6 test tubes:

  • as soon as you wake up;
  • 30 min after you wake up;
  • 1h after you wake up;
  • 2h after you wake up;
  • 5h after you wake up;
  • 8h after you wake up;
  • 12h after you wake up.
Instruction

Send the test to the lab

Store the test tubes in the fridge until you send them. Put all 7 test tubes in the pre-stamped envelope. Send the test to the lab the next day, preferably on Monday.