Menopause
Genova Diagnostics
Sample type: Saliva
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
Menopause™ is a salivary hormone test for evaluating levels of sex hormones in both women and men. To enhance clinical utility, patient results are provided in comparison to standard reference ranges for various healthy cohorts and in comparison to a cohort of supplemented peri/menopausal women.
- Estriol
- Testosterone
- Estradiol, Saliva
- Estrone, Saliva
- Progesterone, Saliva
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 21 business days after the lab receives samples.
21 business days
Before You Start
- Please read the test collection instructions carefully.
- You will collect your samples on three separate days.
- Wait to take hormone medications until after collecting your sample.
- Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
- If you have difficulty producing enough saliva:
- Press the tip of your tongue against your teeth.
- Yawn or imagine sour or flavorful foods.
- Smell flavorful foods.
1 Hour Before Collection
- Avoid the following activities:
- Eating
- Brushing or flossing your teeth
- Using mouthwash
- Applying lip balm
- Chewing gum
- Using tobacco products
- You may drink ONLY water during this time.
Collection Schedule
- Day 1: Between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
- Day 2: No collection
- Day 3: Between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
- Day 4: No collection
- Day 5: Between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
