Sample Requirements:
Morning collection, SST and EDTA tubes
Purpose:
Assesses stress hormone dysregulation due to chronic physical exertion. Measures cortisol, ACTH, DHEA-S, and prolactin.
Reference Range:
Cortisol: 6–23 mcg/dL; ACTH: 10–60 pg/mL; DHEA-S: 80–560 µg/dL; Prolactin: 3–25 ng/mL