saliva test
Oral fluid screening
A saliva test is a diagnostic procedure that analyzes a sample of saliva for substances like drugs, hormones, or genetic markers.
Saliva tests are less invasive than blood draws and can detect recent drug use, cortisol levels, or DNA: The employer required a saliva test before hiring.
Also called oral fluid test.
Absorbent cleaning implement
- sampleSubset for study
- specimenIndividual for examination
- spitExpelled mouth moisture
- tubeHollow cylindrical passage
kit · collection · cheek swab · vial · container · home kit · mailing · instructions
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- antigenImmune response inducer
- biomarkersMeasurable disease indicators
infection · pathogen · virus · bacteria · diagnosis · immunoglobulin · toxicology · pharmacokinetics
Hereditary code molecule
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- paternityMale parent status
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- genealogyStudy of family descent
chromosomes · genomics · sequencing · genotyping · alleles · haplotype · mitochondrial · molecular
Not entering the body
- painlessCausing no discomfort
- convenientEasy to use
- home-basedLocated at residence
- self-administeredApplied by the subject
easy · quick · privacy · accessible · affordable · comfortable · bloodless · simple
swab
Absorbent cleaning implement
tube · kit · collection · cheek swab · vial · container · home kit · mailing · instructions · registration
cortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- antigenImmune response inducer
biomarkers · infection · pathogen · virus · bacteria · diagnosis · immunoglobulin · toxicology · pharmacokinetics · disease
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
genealogy · chromosomes · genomics · sequencing · genotyping · alleles · haplotype · mitochondrial · molecular · forensics
non-invasive
Not entering the body
- painlessCausing no discomfort
- convenientEasy to use
- home-basedLocated at residence
self-administered · easy · quick · privacy · accessible · affordable · comfortable · bloodless · simple · stress-free
- diagnostic testsurine culture, blood culture, diagnostic kit, bacterial culture, throat swab
- diagnosticsCT scan, physical exam, examination, diagnostic kit, checkup
- drug testingdrug testing, drug screen, drug screens, drug screening, urine tests
- drug testsurinalysis, dipstick, toxicology screen, breathalyzer, random testing
- Dental Examsoral exam, dental x-rays, bitewing, cavity check, dental probe
- bioassaysbioassay, assay, cytotoxicity
saliva testspinal tap
Cerebrospinal fluid sampling procedure
lumbar puncture · biopsy · blood test · blood draw · bone marrow biopsy