Stress Panel
This focused panel measures two hormones — cortisol and DHEA-sulphate — that sit at the centre of your body's stress response.
Is the Stress Panel right for you?
- You're dealing with burnout or overload — chronic fatigue and running on empty after a long period of high pressure
- You have poor sleep — difficulty switching off, broken sleep or waking unrefreshed despite an early night
- You're in a high-pressure job and want objective data to support how you manage stress
- You have unexplained weight gain, particularly around the middle, that diet alone hasn't shifted
- You're recovering slowly from exertion, illness or training the way you used to
9 markers, explained in plain English
This focused panel measures two hormones — cortisol and DHEA-sulphate — that sit at the centre of your body's stress response. Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone, where sustained highs or unexpected lows can point to a stress response that has shifted out of its normal pattern, while DHEA-sulphate is the hormone that counterbalances it, with low levels linked to fatigue, reduced libido and cognitive symptoms. Read together, the two markers help a clinician judge HPA-axis activity and overall adrenal stress burden.
Markers you can also test on their own
Every marker in the Stress Panel can also be booked individually. Tap a marker to learn what it measures and why it's tested.
Three simple steps
Book online
Choose a time that suits you in under a minute — no referral needed. Same-week and weekend appointments available.
5–10 minute blood draw
Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our clinical team. Free on-site parking.
Clinician-reviewed results
Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician before they reach you, with a clear explanation of what they mean and any sensible next steps.
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Your questions about the Stress Panel
What does the stress blood test measure? +
It measures two key adrenal hormones: cortisol, the body's main stress hormone, and DHEA-sulphate, which counterbalances cortisol. Together they give a snapshot of your adrenal stress response and HPA-axis activity, helping a clinician identify or rule out problems such as an over- or under-active stress response.
When should the sample be taken? +
Cortisol follows a daily rhythm and is highest in the morning, so a morning appointment gives the most useful result. Our team will advise on timing when you book.
Will this test diagnose burnout? +
The test gives objective data on your adrenal hormones, which can support a conversation about stress, fatigue and recovery. It is a screening investigation and is not a substitute for a clinical diagnosis. A clinician reviews every result and explains what it means and any sensible next steps.
Ready to book your Stress Panel?
Same-week appointments. No GP referral. Prompt results, reviewed by a clinician.
Book now — £156 → Back to all tests