As the cortisol and DHEA levels in saliva reflected those in serum, the measurement of steroid levels in saliva provide a useful and practical tool to evaluate adrenal functions, which are essential for clinical diagnosis.
measurement of salivary steroids, by reflecting their free hormone concentration in plasma, may be useful in evaluating endocrine function in both health and disease
salivary testing of testosterone and androstenedione reflects free hormone concentration in plasma, proving to be very useful in evaluating endocrine function and disease
The measurement of salivary cortisol levels is an attractive way of testing adrenal function in infants and children. It provides a reliable tool for the determination of the physiology and developmental characteristics of cortisol metabolism.