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Saliva Cortisol Awakening Response from ZRT Laboratory

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Measures cortisol at six time points around waking and later in the day.

Current price
$175
Sample
Saliva
Turnaround
3 to 5 days
Access
At Home, Clinician Authorized, Mail In
Evidence & Key Facts
Source collectedLast source check August 25, 2026

Evidence basis. This named result reflects the sources and verification evidence listed on this page as of the date shown.

Best for

Cortisol, Stress Response

Standout strength

The official ZRT patient store documents the exact profile, current price, sample types, and included measurements.

Important watch-out

Internet orders are prohibited in Maryland and New York, and California orders require a licensed provider.

Saliva Cortisol Awakening Response from ZRT Laboratory
Labbrary Test GradeStrong
Your Fit Score
Not calculated

Answer five questions to see how this panel matches your goals, budget, collection preferences, access, and support needs.

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Labbrary's review, Fit Score, and basic comparison are free. The provider's panel, shipping, collection, clinician review, and other services are separate. About 2 minutes. No account required.

Measures cortisol at six time points around waking and later in the day.

Current price
$175
Sample
Saliva
Turnaround
3 to 5 days
Access
At Home, Clinician Authorized, Mail In
Evidence & Key Facts
Source collectedLast source check August 25, 2026

Evidence basis. This named result reflects the sources and verification evidence listed on this page as of the date shown.

Best for

Cortisol, Stress Response

Standout strength

The official ZRT patient store documents the exact profile, current price, sample types, and included measurements.

Important watch-out

Internet orders are prohibited in Maryland and New York, and California orders require a licensed provider.

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This panel requires a licensed healthcare provider. Review the official details, then ask your clinician whether it is appropriate and how to order it.

View Official Panel DetailsView ZRT Laboratory profile

Scope, both directions

Inside the Panel. Beyond the Name.

Named measurements

  • Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS)
  • Cortisol

Measured categories and focus areas

  • Adrenal Health
  • Hormones
  • Cortisol
  • Stress Response

Important limits and omissions

  • The current official evidence does not include confirmation beyond this documented limit: Internet orders are prohibited in Maryland and New York, and California orders require a licensed provider. If this detail affects your choice, verify it with the provider before ordering.

The full breakdown

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One Named Result.

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Method indicated by the exact offer name (LCMS/ICPMS); no offer-specific analytical performance published. ZRT Laboratory is CLIA-certified (lic 38D0960950); exact performing facility is provider-wide and not assigned per offer. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Offer identity matches the catalog record: kit S-122, saliva specimen. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Complete named analyte inventory (2 measured biomarkers) reconciled against the exact ZRT listing. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Results delivered electronically with age-adjusted reference ranges via the myZRT provider portal; ZRT does not provide clinician interpretation of results. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

No unresolved source conflicts for this offer. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

At-home self-collection kit with licensed-physician authorization; NY and MD internet orders not processed; CA requires a California-licensed professional order. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

Price 175 USD confirmed via the Labbrary document-verified record; no HSA or FSA eligibility evidence; checkout terms limited. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

No product-specific data retention or destruction schedule published by ZRT. Limitation: No additional limitation was recorded in the authority row.

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Source 1Recorded for this record. Last source check August 25, 2026.View source
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Source 3Recorded for this record. Last source check August 25, 2026.View source
Source 4Recorded for this record. Last source check August 25, 2026.View source
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Pricing for Saliva Cortisol Awakening Response
ItemCurrent disclosed priceNote
Panel$175Ask the ordering clinician or provider to confirm the complete cost.
HSA/FSA paymentNot confirmedHSA/FSA payment eligibility has not been confirmed from provider documentation.
Optional servicesNot confirmedClinician review, subscriptions, and retesting discounts are listed only when documented.

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Strengths

  • The official ZRT patient store documents the exact profile, current price, sample types, and included measurements.

Watch-outs

  • Internet orders are prohibited in Maryland and New York, and California orders require a licensed provider.

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Verification History

August 25, 2026Recorded source date.Source collected

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