Method - Saliva
 
Upon ordering, the lab kit will be sent directly to your home address.
Your take your sample in the comfort of their own home and send your sample to the lab via pre-paid courier.​
 
Test Results
 
2-3 week turnaround time
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Items tested
 
Midnight Collection (Preferably in the dark)
Cortisol (12-2am)
Melatonin (12-2am)
 
This Cortisol and Melatonin analysis is a non-invasive saliva test that assesses two major causes for insomnia:
Imbalances in melatonin
Imbalances in cortisol
 
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland which helps to control normal sleep patterns. Deficiencies of this hormone can lead to sleep issues, both falling alseep and staying alseep.
However melatonin supplementation can effectively treat this problem if diagnosed correctly.
 
Imbalances of the hormone cortisol can also lead to sleep issues.
Cortisol and Melatonin work together in your circadian rhythms (your natural sleep cycle).
 
Insomnia is defined as a repeated difficulty with:
Falling asleep
Staying asleep
Amount of hours that you sleep
Quality of sleep
 
Mild (transient or short-term) insomnia is known to affect between 30-50% of the general population, whilst chronic insomnia has a prevalence of 9-15%.
 
This disorder affects energy levels, memory, concentration and problem solving skills. In addition, it has been linked to learning disabilities in children. Sleeplessness not only affects the individual but also produces social stress, lowered employee productivity and higher number of accidents. Therefore it is vital that the cause and treatment of your insomnia is addressed.
 
Common Conditions Which Chronic Insomnia Can Cause:
 
Cardiovascular disease
Headaches
Insomnia
Anxiety
Shift work
Hair loss
Depression
Fatigue