Melatonin Collection method: Passive drool, Salimetrics Swab Container: cryovials, 2mL or SCS/SIS/SOS and SST Required saliva volume: 0.5 – 1.0 Read More…
Inter- and Intra-Assay Coefficients of Variability In order to express the precision, or repeatability, of immunoassay test results, researchers in Read More…
for Saliva Flowrate Some salivary analytes pass from outside the salivary cells and into saliva more slowly than others. If Read More…
(SOS Collection) Some salivary analytes such as SIgA pass from outside the salivary cells into saliva more slowly than others. Read More…
The Entry of Substances into Saliva and the Effect of Flow Rate on Their Concentrations The non-invasive nature of saliva Read More…
from Salimetrics customers We have researchers who have shared able to offer some collection tips. From Harvard University –Brigham and Read More…
People often ask us the best method to use when sampling saliva for their studies. There are quite a few Read More…
Many bio-behavioral studies now include measurements of multiple salivary biomarkers. Some analytes such as cortisol and alpha-amylase are fairly stable Read More…
Occasionally, differences in EIA results are observed from what is expected. In most cases, these differences relate to one or Read More…
Saliva contains numerous protein-degrading enzymes, and levels of these enzymes are elevated in individuals with periodontal disease. (Watanabe et al., Read More…
To obtain consistent results, it is important to always use the same methods, equipment, timing, etc., when testing saliva samples. Read More…
As was noted in the Spit Tip from our earlier Spit Report devoted to salivary CRP (April 2011), limited information Read More…