For as many as one in 10 of couples, achieving pregnancy does not happen as planned. The process of In-vitro fertilisation can be emotional, quite scary and at times extremely uncomfortable.
Boston IVF, based in the US, have worked with Salimetrics US in order to develop 'needle free' monitoring of Estrogen. By using the needle free saliva test, the Estrogen level of the patient can be measured by using a simple minimally invasive saliva test rather than the standard blood test.
The following news clip (courtesy of Fox News) features Dr Michael Alper who discusses how this treatment can be an effective tool for women and reduce the number of needle sticks:
http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/morning/health-headlines-ivf-20120126
Salimetrics offers a comprehensive range of Saliva Assays, which are described on the following link:
http://www.salimetrics.com/products-and-services/
If your research involves the measurement of Sex Hormones and you would like to receive a visit as part of our Educational Roadshow program just e mail info@salimetricseurope.com and we will arrange to visit your research/ diagnostic group in order to take you though the analytical process that is Saliva Testing.
An Estradiol IVF Kit is currently being developed, contact for details.
Salimetrics 17b-Estradiol kit provides accurate results for measuring levels of estradiol, the most active naturally secreted estrogen steroid hormone. Present in both men and woman in varying degrees throughout life, estradiol studies mainly focus on reproductive issues such as conception, ovulation, infertility, and menopause. Estradiol also affects a diverse group of biological processes including pubertal and reproductive capacity, establishment and maintenance of pregnancy, infant care, coronary artery disease, immunocompetence and cancer susceptibility, as well as individual differences in socio-emotional processes and psychopathology.
96-well plate
Calibrator range: 1 pg/mL – 32 pg/mL
Sensitivity: 0.1 pg/mL
Saliva volume/test: 100 µL
Incubation time: 2.5 hours
Tests per kit: 76 (singlet)
Correlation with serum: 0.80
Controls included in kit? Yes
To discuss the purchase of Salimetrics Salivary Assay Kits, Saliva Collection Devices, Saliva Testing Service, Saliva Training Courses or to book an Educational Roadshow visit please contact:
Salimetrics Europe Ltd Unit 7, Acorn Business Centre Oaks Drive, Newmarket Suffolk, CB8 7SY
T: +44 (0) 1638 782619 F: +44 (0) 1638 782618
In Australia, Asia Pacific please e-mail our Sydney office: info@stratechscientific.com.au
Websites: Europe, Africa, Middle East: www.salimetrics.com
Australia, Asia Pacific: www.stratechscientific.com.au
For Boston IVF: www.bostonivf.com