- Easy saliva collection, no blood drawn
- Simple & convenient
- Reliability of a lab analysis
- Measures levels of testosterone and DHEA, which can affect: energy levels, mood, lean muscle mass, and much more
- Inexpensive
Enhancing your sex drive and increasing your muscle mass are just two of the benefits of maintaining proper testosterone and DHEA levels.
Testosterone is the most critical hormone for maintaining a healthy sex drive - in both men and women. It aids in the development of bone, lean muscle and body mass, and cardiovascular function. Low testosterone levels can contribute to low sex drive, weight changes, fatigue, depression and bone and muscle weakening. Too much testosterone can bring about various health conditions - and may play a role in triggering aggression and anger. Testosterone imbalance has been linked to cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
Clinical studies suggest that DHEA can boost energy levels, strengthen immune function, improve memory, and reduce body fat. Some researchers believe that DHEA acts as a "mood elevator", preventing depression and senile dementia by protecting important neurons in the brain. DHEA decreases with age, which is why it is very important to monitor your levels as early as possible.
MaleCheck is a simple saliva test measures your levels of testosterone and DHEA. Results of your health screen will be sent to you within 7-10 working days after receipt of your sample at the laboratory. You can read your results from the lab and compare them to the general population. Then, you can work with your healthcare provider to develop an appropriate program that can help you achieve optimal wellness!
How to Collect Saliva for the Male Check Test
Rinse your mouth with cold water. Spit out water completely. Wait five minutes. During collection, do not cough or clear your throat into the collection tube. If necessary, you may chew the sugar-free gum to stimulate salivation.
8 AM collection: Use the collection tube marked 8AM to collect your first sample. It is important that you provide at least a 3/4 full tube of LIQUID, NOT FOAM. Insufficient saliva samples cannot be processed.
Make sure you replace the cap tightly to prevent leakage. Write your name and the date of sample collection on the label provided. Place the label on the tube.
- 12AM midnight collection: Repeat the collection procedure described in Step 2, using the collection tube marked 12AM. Replace cap tightly on tube to prevent leakage. Write your name and the date of sample collection on the label. Place the label on the tube.
Place the tubes into the biohazard bag provided.
Enclose the biohazard bag, along with the completed and signed Health Screen Request Form in the return box provided. Place the box into the prepaid mailing envelope and mail as indicated. Plan to return your samples on the day after collection. If you are unable to do so, refrigerate samples overnight and mail the next day.
Results and information are for personal use only, are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease or other conditions, and are not intended to provide a determination or assessment of the state of health.
Note: Not available to New York state residents.
