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How To Collect A Saliva Sample For A Cortisol Test

The document provides instructions for collecting a saliva sample for a cortisol test. It details not using steroids or lotions containing steroids beforehand, and collecting the sample using a swab in the mouth for 2 minutes and returning it the next day.

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How To Collect A Saliva Sample For A Cortisol Test

The document provides instructions for collecting a saliva sample for a cortisol test. It details not using steroids or lotions containing steroids beforehand, and collecting the sample using a swab in the mouth for 2 minutes and returning it the next day.

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EDUCATION

How to Collect a Saliva Sample


for a Cortisol Test
Collecting a Saliva Sample How to Collect Cap
Read all the instructions before collecting a Sample
a sample. It’s important to follow the   Wash your hands
instructions so it is collected the right way. with soap and warm
This will help your test results be correct. water. Dry them well
with a clean towel.
Before You Collect a Sample
  Remove the top cap
  Do not use any steroid inhalers for 24 hours of the tube. You will Swab
before collecting a sample. see the swab.
  Do not use any creams or lotions that   Place the swab
contain steroids such as hydrocortisone. directly into your
  Do not collect a sample if your gums or the mouth by tipping the
inside of your mouth is bleeding. Talk to tube so that the swab
your health care provider if you often have falls into your mouth.
one or both of these problems.   Do not touch the swab © Allina Health System
  The collection device should not be used by with your fingers.
children under the age of 3. Children under   Keep the swab in your mouth for 2 minutes.
the age of 10 should have help from an Roll the swab around in your mouth.
adult. (If you cannot roll the swab, keep it under
  Do not brush or floss your teeth before your tongue.)
collecting the sample.   Do not chew the swab.
  Do not eat or drink 30 minutes before   Put the swab back into the container
collecting the sample. without touching the swab.
  Use the SARSTEDT® Salivette® collection   Put the cap back on the tube. Make sure
device only. it is closed tightly.
  Do not touch the swab with your fingers.   Write your name, date of birth and the
  Your health care provider will give you time the sample was collected on the label.
instructions for what time to collect your   Bring the sample back to your clinic the
sample. Follow any instructions he or she next day.
gives you.
Collect the sample at ________ a.m. / p.m.

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THIS FACT SHEET DOES NOT REPLACE MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE; IT IS ONLY A GUIDE.
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