Test Details
Lab Company: ZRT Laboratory
Sample Type: Saliva
Collection Location: At Home
The Saliva Hormones add-on to the NeuroAdvanced Profile analyzes 5 salivary hormones to generate a more precise clinical assessment of neurological health.
Key Details
This test is an add-on to the NeuroAdvanced Profile.
You do not need to collect your saliva samples on the same day as your urine samples.
You must avoid certain foods for 24 hours prior to and on the day of collection.
If you are a menstruating woman, you must collect your sample on a specific day of your cycle.
If you use hormones, you must collect your sample at a specific time after taking your hormones.
Preparation & Timing
You do not need to collect your saliva samples on the same day as your urine samples.
Avoid the following foods for 24 hours prior to and on the day of collection.
Bananas
Pineapples
Nuts
Nut butter
Alcohol
Nicotine
Protein powder
Protein shakes
If you are a menstruating woman, you must collect on a specific day of your cycle.
Regular cycle: Collect on Day 19, 20, or 21 of your cycle (Day 1 is the first day of your period).
Irregular cycle: Collect 5 days before your period starts.
Unpredictable: Collect any day when not bleeding.
If you use topical or oral hormones,
Apply any night dosage at least 12 hours prior to your first morning collection.
Do not use your bare hands for topical hormone application for at least 2 days prior to collection.
Avoid using hormones on the face, lips, and neck.
Change sheets, pillowcases, and hand towels the night before collection.
Avoid touching surfaces that may be contaminated with traces of hormones.
If you use hormone patches, pellets, or injectables,
Test halfway between doses (ex: 3 days after a once-a-week dose).
Avoid using 7-Keto DHEA and anti-aging/anti-wrinkle creams for 3 days prior to sample collection.
Talk to your healthcare provider about timing if you are taking steroids, troches, or sublingual hormones.
Do not brush your teeth prior to collection.
Collection Instructions
Collect your sample within 30 minutes of waking.
Wash your hands with soap and water.
Dry your hands with a clean towel.
Rinse your mouth with water.
Wait 5 minutes before beginning collection.
Allow saliva to pool in your mouth, then transfer it to the tube.
Fill the tube at least half full, not including bubbles.
Collection usually takes 15-30 minutes.
If you're having trouble collecting enough saliva, try
Smelling food
Thinking of your favorite food
Yawning
Pressing the tip of your tongue against your teeth
Cap the tube.
Write your name, the date of collection, and the time of collection on the tube.
Place the tube back into the bag.
Place the bag in the test kit box with your urine samples.
Requisition & Payment
Your kit has been prepaid. You DO NOT need to pay anything extra.
Instructions on how to fill out your requisition can be found HERE.
Since you pre-paid for your tests, you do not need to fill in the payment information on any of these forms.
Shipping
Ship your samples as soon as possible.
To prepare your samples for shipping,
Place the bag containing your saliva sample in the test kit box.
Place the urine samples in the test kit box.
Place the completed test requisition form into the test kit box.
Ensure the test kit box is securely shut.
Place the test kit box into the provided mailer.
Attach the provided prepaid label or postage.
Make a note of the tracking number so you can track the sample back to the lab.
Results
Results should be released to your provider 3-5 business days after samples are received at the lab. We cannot guarantee processing time.
Your provider will notify you when your results are in and schedule a follow-up appointment for you to review them together.
More Resources
Questions?
For general questions, email Rupa Health at [email protected]. For test-specific questions, contact ZRT by calling 866-600-1636 or emailing customer support at [email protected].