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Salimetrics Oral Swab (SOS)

Salimetrics Oral Swab (SOS)

Our easy to use and interference-free swab comes individually wrapped to minimize the possibility of environmental contaminants, causes no change in sample pH, and has verified recoveries.

The Salimetrics Oral Swab (SOS) is the industry standard for saliva collection. View the chart below for a list of analytes approved to be collected with the SOS.

Order SOS or other collection supplies today at 1.800.790.2258.

Salimetrics Oral Swab (SOS) Specifications

Protocol: View PDF
Part number: 5001.02
Size: 10 mm x 30 mm
Quantity: 50/pack
Approved for Analytes: View Chart
Used with: Swab storage tube, 4″ storage box (holds 49 tubes), Bar-coded labels
Description: Inert polymer cylindrical swab (10 mm x 30 mm)
Product features: Can be frozen (to -80° C), non-toxic, individually wrapped
  • 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