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R6,490

Stress Monitor Panel

For people living under pressure

A panel that looks at selected microRNAs associated with the body's physiological stress responses, as a starting point for a conversation about load and recovery.

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R6,490

  • Six stress markers
  • A few drops of blood
  • Six selected stress markers
  • Clear traffic-light report
  • Diet and lifestyle guidance

What it analyses

A biological view beside how you feel

People feel pressure in very different ways. Some notice it early, others keep going and underestimate it. This test adds biological signals to how you feel, so your doctor has a fuller picture.

AreaWhat it looks atWhat it means for you
Physiological stress loadLooks atTwo microRNAs: acute and chronic stress indicatorsFor youA score from 1 (low) to 9 (pronounced burden)
Risk of long-term stress effectsLooks atSerotonin, neuronal, immune, cell protection and chronic markersFor youA 1 to 9 score from the laboratory's own model, not a prediction of illness
Individual markersLooks atEach of the six microRNAs, on the same 1 to 9 scaleFor youShows where each marker sits

Your report

Physiological stress at a glance

The report scores your physiological stress load and risk of long-term stress effects from 1 (low) to 9 (high), plus diet and lifestyle scores from a short questionnaire.

  • GreenIn the favourable range. The report suggests how to keep it there.
  • YellowIn the middle band. Your doctor explains what it means for you.
  • RedStands out. Your doctor prioritises it in your plan.
  • A fictional example report from HealthBioCare, the laboratory that runs the analysis. Your own report follows the same layout.

How it works at WellNest

From question to report.

  1. 01

    Message us

    Tell us which test interests you on WhatsApp.

    Which test
    You choose
    Your questions
    Answered
    Next step
    Arranged
  2. 02

    Talk to your doctor

    Your doctor confirms the test suits your question.

    Your question
    Defined
    Added to
    Any consult
    Cost
    Separate
  3. 03

    Finger-prick sample

    A few drops from your fingertip, taken at the clinic.

    Collection
    Dried card
    With it
    A short questionnaire
    Sent to
    Laboratory
  4. 04

    Review your report

    Your doctor goes through the report with you.

    Your results
    Explained
    In context
    History & bloods
    Your plan
    Next steps

From results to action

What your doctor can work on with you.

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  1. Recovery

    Sleep, breaks, daily structure and time to recover.

  2. Movement

    How much and how hard you move, relative to current load.

  3. Regulation

    Relaxation and breathing techniques, and coping with ongoing pressure.

  4. Nutrition

    Food choices and how your meals are structured.

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Frequently asked
questions.

Quick answers about the Stress Monitor Panel. For anything specific to you, message us on WhatsApp.

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It looks at six microRNAs associated with the body’s physiological stress responses and gives two scores from 1 to 9: physiological stress load and risk of long-term stress effects. Your doctor goes through the report with you.

No. It does not diagnose burnout or any mental health condition, it is not a cortisol test, and it does not predict whether you will develop a stress-related illness. If you are struggling now, speak to your doctor first. You do not need a test to get help.

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WellNest Gold is a physician-led longevity and preventive health clinic in Cape Town. We bring together advanced diagnostics, doctor-led consults, IV therapy, hormone and metabolic care, and recovery services, each personalised after a clinical review.

This information is general and educational, here to help you make informed choices, and is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Our consults and services are personalised and are not right for everyone, and individual results vary. Peptide therapy and prescription medication are dispensed only where clinically indicated, on prescription, after review by an HPCSA-registered physician. If you would like a clinician to review your goals, medical history, and suitability before starting, you can book a consult with our team. Medical content is overseen by Dr Raythaan Addinall, HPCSA-registered medical practitioner (MP0941263). Last reviewed: July 2026. Next review due: July 2027.

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