Blog — hormone diagnostics
The Science and Simplicity of the MediCARE Specialized Blood Spot Test
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The MediCARE Specialized Blood Spot Test uses advanced dried blood spot technology to deliver accurate, Medicare-eligible insights into hormone balance, cardiometabolic risk, heavy metal exposure, and Vitamin D status—using a simple, at-home finger-prick sample with laboratory-grade reliability.
The Science of Saliva Testing: A Modern Approach to Hormone and Health Assessment
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Learn the science of saliva testing, how it measures bioavailable hormones, and why it’s trusted by patients, clinicians, and wellness experts.
Saliva and Blood Cortisol Testing for Adrenal Function: Understanding the Stress-Hormone Connection
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Discover how saliva and blood cortisol testing reveal adrenal function and help diagnose stress-related hormone imbalances like fatigue, anxiety, and burnout.
Saliva Testing: The Science Behind Its Accuracy and Clinical Relevance
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Hormone testing is a critical tool in modern healthcare, guiding everything from fertility treatment to hormone replacement therapy. While blood testing has long been the traditional route, saliva testing has rapidly emerged as a scientifically validated, convenient, and non-invasive alternative—offering clinical accuracy with ease of use. But how reliable is it really? The Scientific Foundation of Saliva Testing Saliva testing isn't just a novel idea—it's backed by science. Over 600 peer-reviewed studies in 2012 alone have utilised salivary analysis to measure hormone levels, with results showing a strong correlation to conventional serum (blood) tests. So, how does it work? In the bloodstream,...