Cortisol
Your main stress hormone.
Why it matters
Linked to energy, sleep, mood and how your body handles pressure.
Stress
UK Partnered Clinic
£155.00
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Stress
£155.00
This stress blood test measures cortisol and DHEA-S levels to assess how your body responds to tension and anxiety. Cortisol indicates stress activation, whilst DHEA-S reflects your recovery capacity. Results help you evaluate stress-management strategies, make informed health decisions, and identify imbalances early with professional guidance.
*sample requirements: x2 blood sample
Sample requirements
×22 blood tubes
Collected at either our Chxhealth clinic in Lanchester (book your appointment during checkout) or at one of our 50+ UK partnered clinics (you'll receive a separate booking email after checkout). Phlebotomy fee included in the price.
ISO accredited
Independent quality standard
Plain-English reports
Easy to understand
GDPR-secure
Your data stays private
What we measure
The biomarkers in this panel.
DHEA-S
An adrenal hormone that balances cortisol.
Why it matters
Gives more depth to the stress-and-recovery picture.
Is this panel right for me?
Who this panel is built for.
Who this is for
Consider speaking to a clinician first
This panel reports biomarker data. It does not diagnose any condition. Your results should be reviewed alongside the advice of your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.
How it works
Order to results in four simple steps.
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Order online
Choose your test, complete your details and book your appointment (either through an email sent after an order with a UK partnered clinic or on our site for our own clinic).
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Collect your sample
Visit our Chxhealth Clinic in County Durham or head to one of our 50+ partnered clinics all over the UK.
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Lab analysis
ISO accredited process through our lab partners. Your sample is analysed using independently certified methods and is double checked for accuracy.
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Get your report
Easy-to-read results sent from us to your inbox.
Why test
When numbers help you understand yourself.
Symptoms tell you something is wrong. Tests tell you what. This panel measures the biomarkers that connect to how you actually feel — so you can act with evidence, not guesswork.
- Spot issues earlyCatch shifts before they become symptoms.
- Track what changesDiet, training, lifestyle — see the impact in numbers.
- Peace of mind about your bodyUnderstand how you're really doing, in numbers.
FAQs
Common questions.
How is the sample collected?
You have three options:
- Visit our clinic in County Durham
- Go to one of our UK-wide partner clinics
- Have an at-home test delivered to you (only available on specific products)
How quickly do I get results?
Reports are typically delivered within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample.
Is my data secure?
Yes — we're GDPR compliant and your results are stored in encrypted, UK-based databases. You can request deletion at any time.
Will I get help interpreting results?
Every report comes with a plain-English summary and a description of each of the biomarkers which you have had tested.
Ready to test?
Take the first step today.
Lab-validated, expert-reviewed, in your inbox in days.