Common questions

What is a Zrt test?

What is a Zrt test?

Toxic & Essential Elements Blood Spot Profile – ZRT Toxic & Essential Elements Blood Spot home test kit is used to evaluate if an individual has too little, or too much, of the essential nutrients iodine and selenium or the trace elements bromine and lithium.

How long does it take to get Zrt results?

Test Results: Completion of the hormone tests typically takes about 3-5 days from the date ZRT receives your sample. Test results are returned to the health care provider who ordered them; you may obtain a copy there.

How much does a saliva hormone test cost?

How much does a saliva hormone test cost? Cost of salivary hormone testing depends on which lab you use and the number of hormones tested. Salivary hormone testing that tests most or all of the sex hormones can range from $300 to $800.

Are saliva hormone tests reliable?

Not only are today’s saliva tests highly sensitive and accurate, but saliva diagnostics also offer the most reliable method for measuring levels of free, bioavailable hormones. Saliva testing has come a long way since it first made its appearance in the 1980s.

How do you test your hormones?

Your doctor will send a sample of your blood to a lab for testing. Most hormones can be detected in the blood. A doctor can request a blood test to check your thyroid and your levels of estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol.

How much is a neurotransmitter test?

Patients who start taking targeted neurotransmitter precursors often feel improved in 1-2 weeks and many then choose to taper off some of their medications that affect their neurotransmitter production. Neurotransmitter testing is rarely covered by insurance, but only costs $209 for all 6 neurotransmitter levels.

What is the best way to test female hormones?

A blood test is one of the most common ways to test hormone levels. This test can detect testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, and thyroid levels. You should order a test that’s specific to your gender, as a women’s hormone test will look for different levels of sex hormones than a men’s test.