Quick Facts
- Sample: Saliva
- Fasting: No
- Turn-around: 8-10 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Benefits
- Measures bioavailable hormones - Only tests active hormone levels your body can actually use
- No doctor visit required - Collect your sample privately at home with easy instructions
- Fast, reliable results - Get results in just 8-10 business days
- Perfect for monitoring therapy - Track hormone replacement therapy progress with repeat testing
- Comprehensive hormone snapshot - Tests 5 key hormones affecting energy, mood, and reproductive health
- Confidential and convenient - Secure online results delivered directly to you
Who Is This Test For?
- Adults experiencing unexplained fatigue, mood changes, or low energy
- Women with hot flashes, irregular cycles, or menopausal symptoms
- Men noticing decreased libido, stamina, or mental sharpness
- Anyone monitoring hormone replacement therapy effectiveness
- Health-conscious individuals seeking preventive hormone screening
- People wanting to understand hormonal causes of weight gain or sleep issues
How It Works – Just 3 Steps
- Collect - Follow simple instructions to collect saliva sample at home upon waking
- Ship - Mail your sample using the prepaid shipping materials provided
- Receive - Get secure online results with reference ranges in 8-10 business days
FAQ
What hormones does this test measure? Estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and morning cortisol – the five key hormones affecting energy, mood, and reproductive health.
Is saliva testing as accurate as blood testing? Yes, saliva measures only bioavailable (active) hormones, providing a more accurate picture of what's available to your body tissues (Endocrine Society 2022).
When should women collect their sample? Women with regular cycles should collect between days 19-21 of their cycle. Postmenopausal women and men can collect anytime.
Do I need to fast before collecting my sample? No fasting required, but avoid food, drinks (except water), and brushing teeth for 1 hour before collection.
Can I use this test if I'm on hormone therapy? Yes, this test is excellent for monitoring hormone replacement therapy. Stop topical hormones 12-24 hours before collection.
How often should I retest? Every 3-6 months during hormone therapy or as symptoms change (NAMS 2023).
More Details
What is the purpose of this test?
This test assesses five critical hormones – estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol – to help detect imbalances causing symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, hot flashes, or reproductive issues. It provides a comprehensive hormone snapshot for both preventive screening and therapy monitoring (Mayo Clinic 2024).
Who would benefit from this test?
Adults of any gender experiencing hormone imbalance symptoms benefit most. This includes women with menopausal symptoms, men experiencing andropause, anyone on hormone replacement therapy, and health-conscious individuals seeking preventive insights. An estimated 35-50% of women aged 40-59 report perimenopausal hormone imbalance symptoms (CDC 2023).
When should I order the Basic Hormone Saliva Panel – Labrix Test Kit?
Order this test if you have unexplained symptoms like hot flashes, low mood, decreased energy, sexual health changes, or sleep disturbances. It's also valuable for tracking changes during hormone therapy or with aging. Early detection can reduce outpatient visits for unexplained symptoms by up to 18% (Mayo Clinic 2024).
How do I interpret the results?
Results show your hormone levels compared to age- and sex-adjusted reference ranges. The lab report flags out-of-range values that may indicate imbalance.
Within normal range
- What it means: Hormone levels appear balanced
- Typical action: Continue current lifestyle or therapy
Below normal range
- What it means: Possible hormone deficiency
- Typical action: Consult healthcare provider about replacement therapy
Above normal range
- What it means: Possible hormone excess
- Typical action: Discuss dosage adjustments or lifestyle changes
Salivary testosterone and estradiol have 85-92% diagnostic sensitivity for detecting clinical deficiencies compared to serum standards (Endocrine Society 2022).
Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.
Pre-test preparation
No fasting required. Avoid food, drinks (except water), and brushing teeth 1 hour before collection. Do not use topical hormones on collection day – last use should be 12-24 hours prior. Women with regular cycles should collect between days 19-21; postmenopausal women and men can collect anytime.
How often should I get tested?
- Initial hormone therapy monitoring: Every 3 months
- Stable hormone therapy: Every 6 months
- Symptom changes or new therapy: Every 3 months
- Preventive screening: Annually
Why early detection matters
Nearly 60% of American adults experience at least one symptom consistent with hormone imbalance during their lifetime (NAMS 2023). Early detection allows for timely intervention before symptoms worsen and can prevent more serious complications like bone loss, cardiovascular issues, and metabolic dysfunction.
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