Hello, I would like to incorporate the measurement of salivary cortisol into my research. I am working on the research design and was wondering what are the ideal time points for measuring cortisol levels? For instance, should I measure cortisol at baseline, and then at 15 minute increments post-task?
Also, what other bio markers of stress can be tested relatively easily from the saliva? Thanks.
If you want to compare your research with papers from others, then check their method section:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3592595/
1 - Collect the sample saliva before cleaning the teeth paste in the morning, and during the day after food and drink at least half an hour (and according to the time specified by the doctor).
2. Remove the cover from Salivate, and then remove the cotton piece from Salivate.
3. The patient slowly chews the cotton piece
1-2 minutes until they become fully saturated with saliva.
4. Return the cotton piece to its place and close the Salivate.
5. Remove the tube for 2 minutes at a speed of 1000g until the saliva comes out of the cotton piece into the tube.
6 - treated saliva sample examined on the device and treated as a sample serum or plasma.
7. If the test is not done immediately, Salivate should be placed in the fridge.
8 - Do not use this method for children under the age of 3 years
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