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 Hair Analysis and Saliva Testing in Madison, WI or By Mail
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) FAQs
Why is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) an Exceptional Tool?
Adrenal Stress Index (ASI) with Saliva Testing
 ASI Saliva Testing - Everything You Need to Know
From the night before testing until after the last collection, avoid:
- antacids
- bismuth medications
- mouthwash
- smoking
On the day of collection, do not eat or drink:
- chocolate
- onions
- garlic
- cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli)
- coffee
- tea
- caffeinated beverages
How to collect saliva:
- For 60 minutes before collection, DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING EXCEPT WATER and DO NOT BRUSH YOUR TEETH.
- 3-5 minutes before, rinse your mouth thoroughly with cold water for 30 seconds.
- Remove cotton from tube and place it under tongue until fully saturated. Return cotton to vial, recap vial, place in the ziplock bag and refrigerate until all samples are collected.
- Four samples will be collected at the following times. Please fill in the official form regarding the time you last ate.
Morning/Fasting Sample: 6:00 - 8:00AM
Noon Sample: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Afternoon Sample: 4:00 - 5:00PM
Midnight Sample: 10:00 - 11:59PM
Storage and mailing instructions for all samples:
- Ship samples on the same day as last sample collection.
- If not, refrigerate samples and ship within 3 days. (No ice bags are required during shipping.)
- Write your name and address on the outside of the box.
- Include all samples and the official form you filled out.
- Be sure to seal the box with clear tape before shipping.
- Deliver completed test kit box to the post office. (Return shipping is already pre-paid.)
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) FAQs
Why is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) an Exceptional Tool?
Hair Analysis and Saliva Testing in Madison, WI or By Mail
Adrenal Stress Index (ASI) with Saliva Testing
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