The iClean® saliva swab collection kit has a variety of specific applications, and the following are some of the main aspects:

Disease diagnosis

• Virus infection detection: It can be used to collect saliva samples to detect a variety of viruses, such as the novel coronavirus, influenza virus, cytomegalovirus, EB virus, etc., to help doctors quickly determine whether a patient is infected with a virus and the type of virus infected, providing a basis for subsequent treatment.
• Bacterial infection diagnosis: For bacterial infections in the mouth, throat and other parts, such as streptococcal infection, mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, etc., by collecting saliva samples for bacterial culture and drug susceptibility tests, it helps to clarify the type of pathogenic bacteria and guide clinical medication.
• Genetic disease screening: Collecting DNA samples in saliva can be used for genetic testing and screening of some genetic diseases, such as single-gene genetic diseases such as thalassemia and cystic fibrosis, as well as genetic risk assessment of certain tumors.

Health monitoring

• Drug monitoring: During the process of drug treatment, by collecting saliva samples to detect the drug concentration, understand the metabolism of the drug in the body, provide a reference for adjusting the drug dose and treatment plan, especially suitable for some patients who need to take medicine for a long time.
• Oral health assessment: It can detect indicators such as pH, microbial community, and immune factors in saliva to assess the oral health status, such as whether there is a risk of diseases such as dental caries and periodontitis, and the effect of oral hygiene habits.

Research purposes

• Biomarker research: Many diseases will cause changes in the content of certain biomarkers in saliva, such as tumor-related proteins, inflammatory factors, hormones, etc. Researchers can use this collection kit to collect saliva samples, screen and validate biomarkers related to diseases, providing new targets and methods for the early diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Gene expression analysis: Collect RNA or DNA samples in saliva for gene expression profiling analysis, gene regulation research, etc., helping to deeply understand the occurrence and development mechanism of diseases and physiological and pathological processes.
• Microbiome research: Analyze the microbial community in saliva, study the relationship between oral microorganisms and overall health, and the role of microorganisms in the occurrence and development of diseases, providing a basis for the development of new microbiological treatment methods.