Medical Diagnosis: In the medical field, it is mainly used for the detection of various diseases. For example, it can be used to collect saliva samples for the detection of viruses such as influenza virus and Epstein-Barr virus. By analyzing the viral nucleic acid or antigens in the saliva, doctors can quickly determine whether a patient is infected and provide a basis for formulating treatment plans. In addition, it can also be used for the detection of some genetic diseases. By extracting and analyzing DNA in saliva, genetic mutations related to diseases can be detected, helping with early diagnosis and prevention.
Oral Health Assessment: It plays an important role in the assessment of oral health. Dentists can use it to collect saliva samples to analyze the content of bacteria, fungi and various biochemical indicators in the oral cavity, so as to evaluate the oral microbial community structure and detect the risk of periodontal disease, caries and other oral diseases. For example, by detecting the content of specific bacteria in saliva, it is possible to judge whether there is a risk of periodontal inflammation.
Drug Testing: It is widely used in drug testing. It can be used to detect whether there are drug components in saliva in anti-drug testing and employee drug screening in enterprises. Compared with traditional blood and urine testing methods, saliva testing is more convenient and non-invasive, and can quickly obtain test results, which is helpful for improving the efficiency of drug testing and reducing the resistance of the tested.
Forensic Identification: In forensic science, iClean® Saliva Swab Collection Kit is of great significance. Saliva samples collected at crime scenes can provide important biological evidence. Through DNA analysis of saliva samples, it is possible to identify the identity of the suspect, determine the relationship between the victim and the suspect, and provide strong evidence for solving cases.
Health Management and Epidemiological Research: In the fields of health management and epidemiological research, the kit is also widely used. It can be used to collect saliva samples from a large number of people to understand the prevalence of certain diseases in a specific population and study the spread and transmission laws of diseases. For individuals, saliva testing can also be used for health risk assessment, such as predicting the risk of developing certain chronic diseases, and providing a basis for personalized health management.