{"product_id":"lcms-5-hormone-saliva-test-panel-1","title":"Men LCMS 5-Hormone Saliva Test","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMen LCMS 5-Hormone Saliva Test\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest ID: S-124\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLCMS Hormones 5 Male Saliva Hormone Test for men that measures \u003cstrong\u003etestosterone, estradiol, DHEAS, progesterone, and cortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e. See how stress, sleep, libido, mood, and energy relate to your hormones. Fast lab results with expert commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat this test measures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTestosterone (T):\u003c\/strong\u003e libido, muscle, strength, bone density, vitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstradiol (E2):\u003c\/strong\u003e cardiovascular, bone, prostate, mood balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHEAS (DS):\u003c\/strong\u003e adrenal output, precursor to sex hormones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgesterone (Pg):\u003c\/strong\u003e balances estrogens, neurocalming effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCortisol (C):\u003c\/strong\u003e stress response, metabolism, sleep–wake rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow and when to Collect your saliva samples: \u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1885\/4859\/files\/saliva-testing-instructions.pdf?v=1648122023\"\u003eSaliva Testing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClick to see \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1885\/4859\/files\/Saliva_Hormone_Test_Profile-III.pdf?11230793016030073961\"\u003eSample Saliva Test Result Report\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive 5-marker profile\u003c\/strong\u003e for male hormonal health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccurate, bioavailable levels\u003c\/strong\u003e via saliva (time-specific collection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. No clinic, no needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults in 3–5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e after the lab receives your sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhD Hormone Specialist comments\u003c\/strong\u003e with next-step recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear visuals + numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-inclusive price\u003c\/strong\u003e (lab fee included). You cover return postage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-month kit validity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use when convenient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor adults and teens\u003c\/strong\u003e under clinical guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen with any of the following: low energy, reduced libido, mood changes, poor sleep, belly-fat gain, training burnout, plateaued muscle gains, hot flushes\/night sweats, brain fog, or suspected adrenal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder\u003c\/strong\u003e your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollect\u003c\/strong\u003e saliva per timing guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePost\u003c\/strong\u003e your sample to the lab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive\u003c\/strong\u003e your report and specialist analysis in \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphical and numeric hormone levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhD specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e interpretation and tailored next steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on retesting and lifestyle or clinical options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy saliva testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects \u003cstrong\u003ebioactive\u003c\/strong\u003e (unbound) hormones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports \u003cstrong\u003etimed\u003c\/strong\u003e collections (e.g., morning cortisol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient for monitoring therapy and training load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and privacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLab fee included; \u003cstrong\u003eyou handle shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e to the lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfidential processing and results portal access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hormones are included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTestosterone, estradiol (E2), DHEAS, progesterone, and cortisol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow accurate is saliva testing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures \u003cstrong\u003ebioavailable\u003c\/strong\u003e hormones and is well suited for timed collections and monitoring changes over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast are results?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e after your sample reaches the lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to stop supplements or HRT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow the kit’s timing guide. If on prescription hormones, ask your clinician about test timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I collect samples?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorning collections are typical; follow kit instructions for any additional time points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this useful for athletes or overtraining checks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Testosterone, DHEAS, and cortisol patterns can flag under-recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill someone explain my results?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A \u003cstrong\u003ePhD Hormone Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e adds comments and actionable guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny hidden fees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Lab analysis is included. You only pay return postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho shouldn’t use this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have an acute medical issue or require urgent testing, seek in-person care first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I retest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery 8–12 weeks when changing training, lifestyle, or therapy; otherwise as advised by your clinician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"heading-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading panel-title\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the difference between each testing method?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right after highlight\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-19343-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse-19343-6\" aria-expanded=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEnzyme Immunoassay (EIA)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eantibody\/antigen-based technology with moderate specificity and sensitivity, low cost, not ideal for complex hormone analysis. Utilized for over a half century. Typically used on 96-well plate hormone assays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eElectrochemiluminescence (ECLIA)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eantibody\/antigen-based technology with improved specificity and sensitivity, low cost, works well for testing endogenous steroid hormones, but not for testing topical hormone therapies (gross underestimation of hormone delivery to tissues). First utilized at scale in the early 2000s and now commonly used by reference laboratories for automated serum hormone analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMass spectrometry (LCMS, GCMS, ICPMS)\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eutilizes different sample preparations to measure analytes, or fragments of analytes, via a mass\/charge ratio. Gold standard for high sensitivity\/specificity, extended linear range, and complex hormone analysis. Slow adoption due to cost of instrumentation and need for highly trained staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to Use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1885\/4859\/files\/colllect_saliva_test.PNG?v=1497950420\" alt=\"how to collect saliva sample\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hormone Lab UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57881920045437,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1885\/4859\/files\/Saliva_Hormone_Test.png?v=1774106770","url":"https:\/\/hormonelab.co.uk\/fi\/products\/lcms-5-hormone-saliva-test-panel-1","provider":"Hormone Lab UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}