{"product_id":"female-complete-saliva-hormone-profile-lcms","title":"Female Complete Saliva Hormone Profile (LCMS) | 6 Markers","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale Complete Saliva Hormone Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand your hormone levels and take informed steps towards better wellbeing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges in your periods, energy, sleep, mood or libido can leave you feeling unlike yourself. 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specialist interpretation included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdults and children\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt home—no clinic visit required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Validity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse within 12 months of purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does This Test Measure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel measures \u003cstrong\u003eestradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEAS, morning cortisol, and bed time cortisol.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHormone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat It Adds to Your Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstradiol (E2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInformation about a key oestrogen, interpreted alongside menstrual stage, symptoms and hormone use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgesterone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContext for assessing reproductive hormone levels, particularly when collected at the appropriate point in your cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestosterone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn assessment of an androgen relevant to women’s sexual wellbeing and physical health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHEAS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement of an adrenal androgen that contributes to the production of other sex hormones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning Cortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYour cortisol level at the beginning of your waking day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBedtime Cortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYour cortisol level before sleep, allowing comparison with your morning result\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Can This Test Help You?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore your hormonal picture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring several hormones together gives you more information than a single hormone result. Your report helps you understand your levels alongside concerns such as menstrual changes, reduced libido, fatigue or changes in wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd context to perimenopause and menopause symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are experiencing changes in your cycle, sleep or sexual wellbeing, the results provide a snapshot of the hormones measured. Your specialist can interpret these findings alongside your age, menstrual history and symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompare morning and bedtime cortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cortisol samples show your levels at the start and end of your waking day. This adds useful context when discussing morning tiredness, difficulty winding down or disrupted sleep. A four-point profile offers additional detail about levels during the daytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReceive guidance on your next steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialist interpretation helps make your report understandable and useful. Your results can support focused discussions about your symptoms, sleep routines, stress management and whether further assessment would be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish a baseline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour report records your hormone levels at the time of collection. Where repeat testing is appropriate, it provides a starting point for comparing changes over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Consider This Test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis profile may be of interest to women experiencing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in menstrual regularity or PMS symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerimenopausal or menopausal changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced libido or changes in sexual wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent tiredness or reduced energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor sleep or difficulty winding down at bedtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMood changes, irritability or difficulty concentrating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcerns about how stress and hormone levels may relate to their wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also an option for women seeking a hormone baseline or discussing treatment monitoring with their practitioner. For children, testing should address an age-appropriate clinical question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Saliva Hormone Testing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaliva collection makes it convenient to measure hormones at home, including cortisol at different times of day. It requires no blood draw and can be particularly helpful for people who prefer a non-invasive collection method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZRT offers LC-MS\/MS saliva profiles capable of measuring low oestrogen concentrations and considers age, menstrual status and hormone supplementation when interpreting relevant results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder your kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReceive the collection materials and instructions at your chosen address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your collection day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have periods, use the cycle-timing guidance below. Children and women who are not menstruating can collect on any day, following any applicable hormone-treatment instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollect your morning sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin collecting into the \u003cstrong\u003elarge 10 mL tube within 30 minutes of waking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollect your bedtime sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollect into \u003cstrong\u003eone small 5 mL tube before bed on the same day\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn your samples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete your requisition form and follow the shipping instructions provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReceive your report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour results and specialist interpretation are emailed within \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 working days after laboratory receipt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Should Women Collect Their Samples?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor estradiol, progesterone and testosterone testing, the supplied ZRT instructions recommend the following timing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Cycle or Situation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Collect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular cycles lasting 23–26 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay 17, 18 or 19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular cycles lasting 27–30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay 21, 22 or 23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular cycles lasting 31–34 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDay 25, 26 or 27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLonger or shorter regular cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 days before your next expected period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfrequent or unpredictable periods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny non-bleeding day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePostmenopausal or otherwise not menstruating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChildren\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsing hormone treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFollow the treatment-specific instructions in Section 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 is the first day of menstrual flow, not spotting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both saliva samples should be collected on your chosen day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead Before Collecting Your Samples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1885\/4859\/files\/Saliva_Collection_Instructions.pdf?v=1786970945\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaliva Collection Instructions PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and follow the \u003cstrong\u003eS-145 two-sample schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey points from the instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid food, drinks other than water, and toothbrushing before your morning sample and for \u003cstrong\u003etwo hours before your bedtime sample\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse your mouth with water, then wait \u003cstrong\u003efive minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e before collecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill each tube \u003cstrong\u003eat least halfway, excluding bubbles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel both tubes with your name, collection date and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord your medications, hormone treatments and menstrual information on the requisition form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze samples if they will not be shipped within \u003cstrong\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PDF also explains preparation, supplements, hormone-treatment timing and how to avoid sample contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstradiol, progesterone, testosterone and DHEAS results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate morning and bedtime cortisol results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory reference ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist interpretation considering the information you provide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised next-step recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory analysis included in the price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn postage to the laboratory is your responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Use ZRT Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour samples are analysed by \u003cstrong\u003eZRT Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e, a CLIA-certified diagnostic laboratory specialising in hormone and wellness testing. ZRT provides results designed to support informed decisions about patient care. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Hormone Lab UK, you can access this testing from home, with specialist interpretation included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Sure Which Test Is Right for You?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@hormonelab.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einfo@hormonelab.co.uk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with your age, symptoms, menstrual status, medications and current treatments. We will forward your enquiry to our specialist team and respond within \u003cstrong\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this test measure five or six hormones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures \u003cstrong\u003efive different hormones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cortisol is measured twice, producing \u003cstrong\u003esix individual results\u003c\/strong\u003e: estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEAS, morning cortisol and bedtime cortisol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many samples do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo samples on the same day: one in the large tube upon waking and one in a small tube before bed. Your kit may contain additional tubes that are not needed for S-145.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from Female Saliva Hormone Profile I?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfile I, S-124, measures the same five hormones using a morning sample. S-145 adds \u003cstrong\u003ebedtime cortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing comparison between morning and bedtime levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this test after menopause?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Women who are no longer menstruating can collect on any day. If you use HRT, also follow the treatment-specific collection guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this test while taking HRT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may be suitable, depending on the type and route of treatment. Follow \u003cstrong\u003eSection 3 of the collection instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e and record all hormones used. Continue prescribed treatment as directed. The instructions recommend an alternative sample type for troches or sublingual hormone therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my periods are irregular?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor infrequent or unpredictable cycles, the instructions advise collecting on any non-bleeding day. Include your menstrual history on the requisition form to support interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the test suitable for children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, provided the required saliva volume can be collected. Include the child’s age and the reason for testing so results can be considered in the appropriate context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the price include laboratory analysis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Laboratory analysis and specialist interpretation are included. Return postage is paid separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the kit valid for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the kit within \u003cstrong\u003e12 months of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I find the collection instructions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDownload the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1885\/4859\/files\/Saliva_Collection_Instructions.pdf?v=1786970945\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaliva Collection Instructions PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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