How to Get a Sleep and Stress Panel in Seattle

If you are experiencing sleeplessness in Seattle, it may be a good idea to have a sleep and stress panel done.

This article will discuss what a sleep and stress panel is, what it tests for, its potential benefits and how testing works.

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What is a sleep and stress panel?

A sleep and stress panel is a collection of blood tests used to measure the levels of four hormones that are important for good sleep and can point out the cause of your sleep issues.

What does a sleep and stress panel test for?

Four hormones are measured in a sleep and stress panel:

• Cortisol
• Cortison
• Creatinine
• Melatonin

Cortisol is the main stress hormone. A cortisol imbalance or an overload of stress can make you feel tired all the time and unable to sleep.

Too much cortison can cause you to get less REM sleep and wake you up more times throughout the night.

Inappropriate levels of creatinine can cause you to sleep less.

Melatonin helps you fall asleep faster, so not having enough melatonin can make it hard for you to fall asleep.

What are the potential benefits?

A sleep and stress panel checks your hormone levels and will help your doctor identify any imbalances in these hormones (too much or too little). If the test shows that you do not have a hormone imbalance, your doctor will be able to rule out this possibility and continue searching for the cause of your symptoms. If you have a hormone balance, your doctor can devise a treatment plan to ease your symptoms.

How does testing work?

A sleep and stress panel requires you to give a blood sample. The blood sample will be tested in a lab to measure the levels of the hormones that affect sleep. When the results are ready, your doctor will talk to you about the results and any treatment you may need.