A recent study conducted by the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at John Hopkins Medical Institutions in Maryland, includes ZRT Laboratory saliva testing and ZRT internal research data in their examination of remote testing options.
In the study, published in the May 2011 issue of Fertility and Sterility, investigators review and describe various over-the-counter testing products available to infertility patients. Drs. Brezina, Wallach and Habel conclude that at-home testing represents an opportunity for physicians to involve patients actively in their care. “When properly used, these tests also may result in cost savings. Many of the technologies used are innovative and, with proper evaluation and implementation, could serve as valuable adjuncts to medical practices,“ the study observes.
The article examines ZRT Laboratory salivary test kits, which measure a wide variety of hormones including estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. Consumers, after submitting the sample, are provided with results and interpretations as to what the values mean with regard to their health. The authors mention accuracy and the ease of use as the advantage of ZRT saliva testing. ZRT Laboratory provided the investigators with internal data that support the accuracy of the laboratory in determining salivary hormone levels.
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