hi Patty,

I'm sorry you're feeling so poorly. I just thought I"d respond to your question as well. My adrenal gland function was tested both by blood work and by saliva testing. Evidently, the saliva testing method is considered the Gold Standard for testing adrenal gland function.

The test I had done was called an AdrenoCortex Stress Profile saliva test and it tested my cortisol levels and DHEA levels. A saliva sample is taken 4 times throughout a day and then mailed off to the lab for evaluation.

Sharon