Addisons Disease (HLA-DR3)-Kashi Clinical Lab Kit:
Note: This is a test kit that will be mailed to you for an at home collection
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Kashi Clinical Laboratories, Inc.
Specimen: Buccal Swab
Results: Average processing time 5-7 business days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Addison’s disease is a disease of the adrenal cortex caused by autoimmune destruction of the adrenal gland with fibrosis and mononuclear cell infiltration. Symptoms become evident when more than 90% of the adrenal gland is destroyed. Addison’s disease is characterized by increased production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and adrenal insufficiency with reduced production of corticosteroids and androgens. Patients present with hypotension, weakness, fatigue, light headedness when standing up, anorexia, nausea, salt craving and increased melanin pigmentation of the skin.