Is saliva important? Secretion is a reflex response controlled by both parasympathetic and sympathetic secretomotor nerves. It is "specimen of choice" & offers a cost-effective approach for the screening of large populations. Barriers to salivary diagnostics includes 1) Associated with research, 2) With product development, 3) With third party acceptance and associated legal issues. Whole saliva can be collected in a non-invasive manner by individuals with modest training, including patients. It is useful in the monitoring of therapeutic drug levels and the detection of illicit drug use....
Is saliva important? Secretion is a reflex response controlled by both parasympathetic and sympathetic secretomotor nerves. It is "specimen of choice"...