The simple method of collection and permanent availability make saliva
an interesting alternative to other sample materials such as urine or
blood. Saliva is especially suitable if samples need to be taken
quickly, efficiently and non-invasively. Greiner Bio-One has developed
the unique oral fluid collection device and quantification system based
on a liquid saliva extraction solution that is suitable for a wide
range of applications when used with the appropriate saliva analytics.
These applications range from drug and medication monitoring, the
quantification of periodontal inflammatory parameters to the detection
of human, viral and microbial DNA. The system is made up of various
components:
a saliva extraction solution for collection, a collecting
cup, two vacuum tubes for the test in the laboratory and the saliva
quantification kit for the photometric measurement of the saliva in the
obtained saliva collection solution.