Salivary Testosterone and Cortisol Measurement in Sports Medicine: a Narrative Review
Salivary Testosterone and Cortisol Measurement in Sports Medicine: a Narrative Review and User’s Guide for Researchers and Practitioners
Authors: L. D. Hayes, N. Sculthorpe, B. Cunniffe, F. Grace (Affiliation addresses are listed at the end of the article)
Int J Sports Med 2016; 37: 1007–1018
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ABSTRACT: Since the initial reporting of salivary hormone measurements in marathon runners in the early 1980s, the practice of utilizing salivary testosterone (T) and cortisol (C) to reflect acute and rhythmic changes to their systemic counterparts has gained considerable momentum
However, substantial variability exists between studies with respect to methodological protocols, laboratory techniques, and interpretation of study findings. These differences can directly influence the salivary hormone values, thus hampering interpretation, limiting cross-study comparison, and constraining the generalizability of individual study findings. This article examines the current body of literature before proposing a sequence of practical guidelines to minimize sample variability in salivary hormone research.
The guidelines are grouped into 3 major categories that limit comparison between studies; A) study design, B) sample acquisition and biological variation, and C) technical and analytical error. To achieve this, the present article critically appraises research employing salivary T and C measurements, identifies potential sources of error before proposing appropriate methodological considerations for researchers and practitioners wishing to obtain T and C measurement from saliva.
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The article contains many useful references and user guide
Should you need further advice regarding the use of Salivary Assays, please contact our office here in Sydney:
PHONE: +61 (0)2 9997 7728
EMAIL: info@stratechscientific.com.au