Steroid hormones in the bloodstream are 95-99% bound to carrier proteins, and in this form are unavailable to target tissues. Saliva testing measures the amount of hormone available to target tissues – the bioavailable amount. For this reason, saliva testing better relates to specific symptoms of excess or deficiency, and is a good option for monitoring hormone therapy.

Saliva testing can help

• Identify hormone imbalances prior to the appearance of symptoms or disease
• Identify specific hormone imbalances associated with symptoms
• Establish hormone baselines prior to surgery or beginning therapy
• Monitor hormone levels while supplementing, allowing for individualized hormone dosing

Overview

Saliva testing can measure present hormone levels to identify the extent to which testosterone levels are low. Our test reports indicate an expected range enabling a person to compare his levels to the normal range. Saliva testing can also identify additional androgen hormone levels (such as DHEA-S and cortisol), which may contribute to a low testosterone reading

Practical

Sample type:

Saliva