Cortisol, Saliva
Test Information
Preparation requirements and diagnostic clinical parameters.
Parameters
1 Parameter- 1 diagnostic parameter
- Automated calibrated clinical analyzer
Fasting & Prep
No Fasting- No strict fasting required
- Plain drinking water intake permitted
Specimen
Saliva- Matrix: Saliva
- Prep: 4-5 ml saliva in sterile lolli sponge tube .1.Collect saliva sample without force or inducement and before eating,drinking,or brushing the teeth. Simply rinse the mouth with water before collection.DO NOT eat 1 hour prior to collection. 2.DO NOT consume alcohol 12 hours prior to collection. 3.DO NOT collect sample immediately after brushing/flossing teeth. 4.DO NOT use any steroid inhalers for 24 hours before collecting a sample. 5.DO NOT use any creams or lotions that contain steroids such as hydrocortisone. 6.DO NOT brush or floss your teeth before collecting the sample. 7.Wait 30 minutes after smoking or chewing gum before beginning collection of the saliva sample. 8.Rinse mouth with water to remove food residue before collecting saliva. 9.Avoid foods with high sugar, acidity, or caffeine immediately before sample collection. 10.Saliva sample is recollected if the pH value is > 9.0 or < 3.5. 11.Samples visibly contaminated with blood, cellular debris, food
Turnaround
Next day 5pm- Report in TU Next day 5pm
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1 parameter across 1 body system
Blood & Hematology Health
Analyzes blood cells, hemoglobin levels, and cellular health markers.