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Salimetrics Childrens Swab

Salimetrics Children's Swab (SCS)

Our safe and effective long swab is designed for the collection of saliva from children under the age of six. It features a thin diameter (8mm) to suit smaller mouths, and the durable polymer withstands chewing. The SCS is long enough to allow one end of the swab to be held while it is in the child’s mouth, eliminating any choking hazard. The taste and texture of the SCS are acceptable to children, and the volume of sample recovered is typically in the range of 200-1000 µL.

The SCS has the same freedom from interference and verified recoveries as our regular Salimetrics Oral Swab (SOS). Samples collected using the SCS can be tested for cortisol, cotinine, testosterone, SIgA, alpha-amylase, CRP and chromogranin A.

Order the SCS or other collection supplies today at 1.800.790.2258.

Salimetrics Children's Swab Specifications

Protocol: View PDF
Part number: 5001.06
Size: 8 mm x 125 mm
Quantity: 50/pack
Approved for Analytes: View Chart
Used with: Swab storage tube, 4″ storage box (holds 49 tubes), 5cc syringe (please call for pricing), Bar-coded labels
Description: Inert polymer cylindrical swab (8 mm x 125 mm)
Product features: Can be frozen (to -80° C), non-toxic
  • Blue checkmark = Yes
  • Red circle = No

α-Amylase is Location Dependent

α-Amylase has a Diurnal Rhythm

α-Amylase may be Flow Rate Dependent (We advise measuring saliva flow rates when collecting samples as ongoing research may determine if necessary.)

Passive Drool is a Preferred Collection Method

CRP is Location Dependent

Passive Drool Only

DHEA-S is Flow Rate Dependent (pg/mL)

SIgA is Location Dependent

SIgA is Flow Rate Dependent (µg/mL)

Passive Drool is a Preferred Collection Method

Approved Collection Methods by Analyte

Analyte Cryovial and Passive Drool Salimetrics Oral Swab Salimetrics Children's Swab Salimetrics Infant's Swab Cotton Rope Not Yet Available in Saliva Collection Method
Alpha-Amylase Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Special Considerations
Androstenedione Yes No No No No General
Beta-Endorphin No No No No No X Request Info
Blood Contamination Yes No No No Yes General
Chromogranin A Yes Yes Yes Yes No General
CRH (Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone) No No No No No X Request Info
Cortisol Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes General
Cotinine Yes Yes Yes Yes No General
CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Special Considerations
Dexamethasone No No No No Yes General
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) Yes No No No No General
DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate) Yes No No No No Special Considerations
Epstein Barr Yes No No No No General
Estradiol Yes No No No Yes General
Estriol Yes No No No No General
Estrone Yes No No No No General
IGF-1 (Insulin-like growth factor) No No No No No X Request Info
IL-1β (Interleukin-1 Beta) Yes No No No No General
IL-6 (Interleukin-6) Yes No No No No General
Melatonin Yes No No No No General
Neopterin Yes No No No No General
Nerve Growth Factor Yes No No No No General
17OHP (17α-hydroxyprogesterone) Yes No No No No General
Progesterone Yes No No No Yes General
SIgA (Secretory Immunoglobulin A) Yes Yes Yes Yes No Special Considerations
Testosterone Yes Yes Yes Yes No General
Total Protein Yes No No No No General
TNF-α (Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha) Yes No No No No General