We offer a wide range of DUTCH (dried urine test for comprehensive hormones) tests.
The Advanced Adrenal Assessment is a urine test assessing the following hormones:
- Daily free cortisol pattern (4)
- Daily free cortisone pattern (4)
- Cortisol metabolites (a-THF, b-THF)
- Cortisone metabolites (b-THE)
- DHEAst
Why Use the DUTCH Adrenal Assessment?
Comprehensive Cortisol Testing
- Unlike traditional blood tests, which provide a single snapshot, the DUTCH test measures free cortisol and cortisol metabolites over a full day, giving a clearer picture of adrenal function.
- It assesses the natural cortisol rhythm (morning, afternoon, evening, and night), helping to detect adrenal dysfunction, including adrenal fatigue or overproduction.
Measures Key Adrenal Hormones
- Cortisol & Cortisone (active & inactive forms) to assess stress response.
- DHEA & DHEA-S (precursors to sex hormones) for insight into energy, aging, and hormone balance.
- Metabolites to understand how the body is processing and eliminating these hormones.
Ideal for Stress & Fatigue Cases
- Helps identify whether stress is leading to adrenal exhaustion (low cortisol) or chronic stress response (high cortisol).
- Beneficial for those with burnout, chronic fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, or inflammation.
More Convenient and Accurate Than Saliva or Blood Tests
- Non-invasive: Uses dried urine samples collected at home.
- More accurate than saliva for cortisol metabolites and provides a broader hormone picture than blood tests.
Useful for Hormone & Sleep Issues
- Identifies imbalances that contribute to hormonal disorders, perimenopause, menopause, and sleep disturbances.
- Evaluates melatonin levels, which affect sleep quality.
This test provides a detailed look at adrenal health, helping guide treatment plans for stress management, hormone balance, and overall well-being.
Who Can Benefit from the DUTCH Adrenal Test?
- Individuals with chronic stress, anxiety, or depression.
- Those experiencing unexplained fatigue or burnout.
- People struggling with insomnia or poor sleep patterns.
- Those with hormonal imbalances (PCOS, menopause, low libido).
- Individuals with chronic pain or inflammation.
Other Available DUTCH tests:
- Cycle Mapping
- DUTCH Complete
- DUTCH Plus
- DUTCH Oats
DUTCH Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR)
DUTCH Plus + Cycle Mapping
DUTCH Plus (Complete + CAR)
DUTCH Cycle Mapping + Adrenal
DUTCH Cycle Mapping + Sex Hormones And Metabolites
DUTCH Advanced Adrenal Assessment
DUTCH Sex Hormones And Metabolites
To discuss any question you may have, or to order any DUTCH test, please Contact us.