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Analytes in Saliva & Salivary Research Tools

Salimetrics offers research tools and services for the following analytes in saliva. As a pioneer of salivary research methods and collection techniques, Salimetrics salivary assay kits, testing services and collection devices are recognized globally as the standard for salivary research. If you’re looking for an analyte in saliva, but do not find it below, please Ask An Expert for help.

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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

Analytes In Saliva

Analyte Testing Service DNA Panels Available Research Assay Kits In Vitro Diagnostic Kits CE Marked (Int'l) Kits Approved Salivary Collection Devices Collection Method(s)
Alpha-Amylase Yes Yes* Yes No No Cryovial (Passive Drool), Salimetrics Oral Swab, Salimetrics Children's Swab, Sorbette Special Considerations
Androstenedione Yes Yes* Yes No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
Blood Contamination Yes No Yes No No Cryovial (Passive Drool), Cotton Rope General
Chromogranin A Yes Yes* No No No Cryovial (Passive Drool), Salimetrics Oral Swab, Salimetrics Children's Swab General
Cortisol Yes Yes* Yes Yes Yes Cryovial (Passive Drool), Salimetrics Oral Swab, Salimetrics Children's Swab, Sorbette, Cotton Rope General
Cotinine Yes Yes* Yes No Yes Cryovial (Passive Drool), Salimetrics Oral Swab, Salimetrics Children's Swab, Sorbette, Cotton Rope General
CRP (C-Reactive Protein) Yes Yes* Yes No No Cryovial (Passive Drool), Salimetrics Oral Swab, Salimetrics Children's Swab, Cotton Rope Special Considerations
Dexamethasone Yes Yes* No No No General
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) Yes Yes* Yes No Yes Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate) Yes Yes* Yes No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) Special Considerations
Estradiol Yes Yes* Yes Yes Yes Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
Estriol Yes Yes* Yes No Yes Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
Estrone Yes Yes* Yes No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
IL-1β (Interleukin-1 Beta) Yes Yes* No No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
IL-6 (Interleukin-6) Yes Yes* No No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
Melatonin Yes Yes* No No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
Neopterin Yes Yes* No No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
Nerve Growth Factor Yes Yes* No No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
17OHP (17α-hydroxyprogesterone) Yes Yes* Yes No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
Progesterone Yes Yes* Yes Yes Yes Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
SIgA (Secretory Immunoglobulin A) Yes Yes* Yes No No Cryovial (Passive Drool), Salimetrics Oral Swab, Salimetrics Children's Swab, Sorbette Special Considerations
Testosterone Yes Yes* Yes No Yes Cryovial (Passive Drool), Salimetrics Oral Swab, Salimetrics Children's Swab General
Total Protein Yes Yes* No No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General
TNF-α (Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha) Yes Yes* No No No Cryovial (Passive Drool) General