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AssigneeOral Genome Corporation
InventorsDonna Marie B. Hongo, Thanh Luu, Tina Saw, Susan Mahler Zneimer
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A stabilized saliva testing system and method facilitates obtaining and preparing a stabilized saliva test sample for subsequent analysis. The system preferably includes a kit having various collection and preparation implements, 1× TE pH 8.0 as the stabilizer, a means for mailing the sample, and instructions for use. A user obtains a saliva sample, prepares the stabilized saliva test sample as instructed, and mails the sample to a 3rd party for analysis. The 3rd party tests the sample for tooth and gum health indicators using known testing instrumentation, and sends the user a report summarizing their tooth and gum health.
A stabilizer for preparing a saliva test sample, said stabilizer comprised of TE buffer, wherein said saliva test sample is suitable for analysis of at least one indicator selected from the group consisting of tooth health and gum health.
A stabilized saliva specimen including:
A method of testing saliva comprising the steps of:
The method of testing saliva according to claim 13 wherein said volume of stabilizer A is a TE buffer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.