Post Menopausal Tests - Introduction
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Advantages of Saliva Testing
The test employs saliva samples that are collected at the patient's convenience. Patient samples are mailed to the laboratory without involving clinic staff and with no biohazard risks; no blood, no mess. The test also avoids the inconvenience of a woman collecting urine samples over a 24 hour time span. Economical The 6 hormone saliva profile costs less than either serum testing for Estradiol and Progesterone on a random blood sample or a steroid hormone profile on a 24 hour urine specimen. Scientific Advantages Correlation with Free Bioactive Fraction in Blood The general consensus is that target cells (cells that have specific hormone receptors on their outer membranes) are most influenced by the free fractions (not bound to plasma proteins) of the steroids. The bioactive or the free fractions of the steroidal hormones are able to filter into the interstitial space and easily gain entry into their target cells.
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