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title: "Cortisol:DHEA-S Ratio Test: What It Means"
description: "It shows how much cortisol you make relative to DHEA-S to gauge stress balance and adrenal adaptation, with easy ordering through Vitals Vault + Quest."
canonical: "https://www.vitalsvault.com/biomarkers/cortisol-dhea-s-ratio"
last-updated: 2026-08-22
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# Cortisol:DHEA-S Ratio Test: What It Means

> It shows how much cortisol you make relative to DHEA-S to gauge stress balance and adrenal adaptation, with easy ordering through Vitals Vault + Quest.

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