saliva collection for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are listed below

Specific applications, features and benefits of saliva collection for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are listed below:
Specific Applications:
Disease diagnosis: by analyzing the biomarkers in saliva, it aids in the diagnosis of SMA and helps in the early detection of the disease.
Monitoring of disease progression: Saliva can be collected regularly to monitor changes in the disease and provide a basis for adjustment of treatment programs.
Research Use: Provides a source of samples for studies such as gaining a deeper understanding of the pathomechanism of SMA and finding new treatments.
Features:
Non-invasive: avoids the pain and risk associated with invasive operations such as blood collection, and reduces patient discomfort.
High patient compliance: As the collection process is simpler and gentler, patients are more willing to cooperate, improving the feasibility of the test.
Repeatability: Saliva collection can be performed multiple times, making it easy to track and observe the dynamic changes of the disease.
Advantage:
Convenience: saliva collection does not require complex equipment or specialized techniques and is easy to implement in both clinical and home settings.
Reduced risk of infection: Saliva collection reduces the likelihood of infection compared to blood collection.
Reflects systemic status: Biomarkers in saliva may be associated with pathophysiologic processes throughout the body, providing more comprehensive information.
Relatively low cost: Saliva collection is economical compared to some other tests.