Salivary Cortisol Collection

PRC-PALM-SPC-5.51-pro3-frm7: INSTRUCTIONS FOR SALIVARY CORTISOL COLLECTION

INSTRUCTIONS TO COLLECT SALIVA USING SALIVETTE ® Precautions:

• Saliva should be collected at the time(s) prescribed by your doctor.
• No food or fluids for 30 minutes prior to collection.
• Do not use any creams, lotions, or steroid inhalers immediately prior to collection.
• Avoid any activity that can cause your gums to bleed, including brushing and flossing your teeth. Consult with your doctor if this is a chronic problem.
• Do not use this kit on children under 3 years of age or any patient with increased risk of swallowing or choking

Instructions for collection (see pictures 1 through 5 below):

• Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and discard. Do not swallow.
• Hold the Salivette® at the rim of the suspended insert and remove the stopper.
• Remove the swab.
• Place the swab under the tongue until saturated, approximately 1 minute.
• Return the saturated swab to the suspended insert and close the Salivette® firmly with the stopper.
• Do not remove the tube holding the insert. The Salivette® should be sent to the lab with the swab inside.
• Label the Salivette® with the patient name, date and time of collection, and any other identifying information.