How should I collect my sample if I am using hormones?Updated a few seconds ago
Hormone User Collection Instructions
- Topical, Oral, Troche, or Sublingual Therapies: The day before testing, continue the use of hormones as prescribed. Any night dosage must be applied at least 12 hours before planned morning collection. Example: dose before 8pm for an 8am collection. If using oral progesterone, dosage can be right before bed.
- Do NOT use bare hands for topical hormone application for at least 2 days prior to collection (apply hormones with latex gloves or a hormone-loaded syringe/applicator).
Ivoid hormone usage on the face, lips, and neck. Change sheets, pillowcases, and and towels the night before collecting. Avoid touching bathroom surfaces that may be contaminated with traces of hormones.
- Do NOT use bare hands for topical hormone application for at least 2 days prior to collection (apply hormones with latex gloves or a hormone-loaded syringe/applicator).
- Patches, Vaginal Rings, Pellets, or Injectables: Test halfway between doses. For example, collect 3 days after a once-a-week patch or 2 weeks after a once-a-month injection.
- Troches or Sublingual Therapies: Not recommended for saliva hormones; talk to your health care provider about blood spot testing.
- 7-Keto DHEA: Avoid for 3 days prior to collecting (does not apply to regular DHEA).
- Steroids (e.g. glucocorticoids, hydrocortisone, prednisone): Talk to your health care provider about appropriate timing.