Abstract
In this study we tested the use of salivary cortisol and cortisone as alternatives to serum cortisol. Salivary cortisol is often undetectable and contaminated by hydrocortisone. Salivary cortisone strongly reflects serum cortisol.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Chromatography, Liquid
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Circadian Rhythm
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Cortisone / analysis*
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Cross-Over Studies
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / metabolism*
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Male
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Prospective Studies
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Saliva / chemistry*
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Salivary Glands / metabolism*
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Salivary Glands / pathology
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Tandem Mass Spectrometry