What?

The endocrine system test monitors your hormone levels using a blood sample collected at Clicks Clinics. You’ll receive results within 24 hours of the sample arriving at the laboratory.

Why?

The endocrine system regulates various bodily functions through hormones, influencing:

• metabolism
• energy levels
• reproduction
• growth
• stress response
• mood
• sleep

Checking hormone levels ensures proper bodily function.

Who & When?

This test measures different hormone levels to detect imbalances. Hormonal issues can cause symptoms like

• fatigue
• weakness
• gynaecomastia (enlarged breasts in men)

This test measures:

• 17-OHP is essential for producing cortisol. Elevated levels may suggest congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a genetic disorder affecting the adrenal glands. When these glands don’t work properly, cortisol, the stress hormone, becomes imbalanced.
• DHEA-S controls the production of testosterone and estrogen, impacting sexual traits and bodily functions. Elevated levels in women result in increased facial hair growth and deepening of the voice.
• Leptin aids in weight maintenance; reduced levels increased appetite which can lead to excessive weight gain.

How?

1. Purchase this test (add to cart at the top of the page).  Note this is a virtual product and it is NOT shipped.
2. Book your sample collection at select Clicks Clinics (you don’t pay for the sample collection service)
3. Bring the receipt for this test to your selected Clicks Clinic appointment.  A trained phlebotomist will collect your sample and send it directly to the BioSmart pathology laboratory for analysis.
4. After that, you’ll receive the results via email.

The analysis will determine the levels of:

• 17-OHP is essential for producing cortisol. Elevated levels may suggest congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a genetic disorder affecting the adrenal glands. When these glands don’t work properly, cortisol, the stress hormone, becomes imbalanced.
• DHEA-S controls the production of testosterone and estrogen, impacting sexual traits and bodily functions. Elevated levels in women result in increased facial hair growth and deepening of the voice.
• Leptin aids in weight maintenance; reduced levels increased appetite which can lead to excessive weight gain.