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Dr. Nancy Ampadu NMD

WHOLE-PERSON CARE

Core Stress Hormone Test

Cortisol plays a role in regulating inflammation, blood pressure, blood sugar, sleep cycles, and metabolism. Start by understanding how your body handles stress. AM cortisol must be drawn before 9 am local time and PM cortisol between 3-5 pm local time.

What's tested

2 biomarkers

  • Cortisol (AM)
  • Cortisol, P.M.

Typical Journey timeline

What to expect

  1. Day 0
    Lab booking & intakeComplete your patient intake and schedule your blood draw appointment
  2. Day 1-5
    Lab testVisit a partner lab clinic for your blood draw
  3. Day 7-10
    Results readyYour provider reviews and analyzes using functional optimal ranges
  4. Week 2
    Wellness plan deliveredPersonalized protocol across six pillars of functional health
  5. Month 3-6
    Personalized follow-upCheck in on progress against your identified goals

Common Questions

FAQ

You'll receive an email once your results are ready, typically within 10 days. Results include an explanation across each health area, so you can understand your full health picture, not just numbers on a page.

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Provider-reviewed interpretations
Functional optimal ranges
HSA/FSA eligible