CONTACT: SALIMETRICS (USA) (800) 790-2258 SEARCH MY STUDY / QUOTE RESOURCES ANALYTES & DNA PRODUCTS & SERVICES HOW TO ORDER ABOUT US CONTACT DESIGNING YOUR STUDY THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DESIGNING A SALIVARY BIOSCIENCE STUDY? Salivary Bioscience benefits complex, multi-disciplinary studies by enabling researchers to collect valuable objective measurements without the use of invasive biospecimens. However, as with any biological specimen, certain limitations exist and should be closely understood and evaluated when designing your salivary bioscience study. Below, we’ve assembled some major considerations and main FAQs related to overall study design. REQUEST ADVICE KEY SALIVARY BIOSCIENCE CONSIDERATIONS Carefully Consider Your Analytes and SNPs The NIDCR recently completed the library for the salivary proteome. The project identified more than 1,000 anayltes present in oral fluids. The implications are profound. This knowledge enables a very wide range of analyses to be conducted now and in the future in salivary specimens. Plan your project and sample collection, handling, and storage in a way that maximizes your opportunity to take advantage of all that can be learned from this biospecimen. Design Sample Collection Around Your Participants Review the Latest References Choose a Qualified Laboratory Choose a Quality Assay Understanding Statistical Analyses STUDY DESIGN FAQS How long can saliva for each analyte be stored before use? How long can saliva for each analyte be stored frozen at -20'C or below? Can I collect samples for testing analytes using cotton? Can I use stimulants to collect saliva? Can I use protease inhibitors for saliva collection with Salimetrics swabs? Why do I have to freeze and centrifuge saliva samples before testing them? How many kits do I need to analyze X number of samples? What collection device would you recommend for my study? How essential is it to the researcher to have the same lot number of kits? Could you provide me some references? Which analyte is the most appropriate for my research applications? Can Salimetrics measure analytes not listed on your website in saliva? Why don’t you recommend Sarstedt salivettes anymore? How should I dispose of saliva samples after testing? How many analytes can be analyzed from one sample? When should I collect saliva samples pre/post stimulus/experimental manipulation? Do medications interfere with cortisol? Can I measure alpha amylase in infants? When does cortisol and alpha-amylase enter saliva after a social cue? HOW TO GET STARTED CALL 800.790.2258 ASK AN EXPERT REQUEST A QUOTE SALIMETRICS, LLC. (800) 790-2258 support@salimetrics.com SUPPORT Tips and Advice Newsletter Archives Saliva Research News Workshops & Training ORDERING Request Quote Order Collection Supplies Submit Saliva Samples International Distributors Terms & Conditions of Sale PRODUCTS & SERVICES Saliva Collection Methods Saliva Lab Services Salivary Assay Kits CONTACT Map & Contact Info Request Advice Request A Workshop © 2021 | Salimetrics, LLC. NEW – Salivary Bioscience Webinars X Online Training