Salivary diagnostic systems

摘要

Salivary diagnostic systems are provided for improved disease diagnosis and overall health care. Salivary diagnostic systems are provided for the plurality of steps required in salivary diagnostic processes. The salivary diagnostic systems are interchangeably coupled by various methods and steps and include a collection system, a filter system, an evaluation system, and a reporting system. One or more salivary diagnostic systems are comprised in at least one salivary diagnostic device. Salivary diagnostic devices include a toothbrush, an implement, and a stand-alone system. The systems provide for the collection, filtration, and evaluation of saliva samples and the reporting of diagnostic data derived from the evaluation of saliva samples.

主权项

1. A salivary diagnostic system, comprising: a collection system configured to collect at least one saliva sample; a thermal-centrifugal filter configured to treat the at least one saliva sample; and an evaluation system configured to analyze the at least one saliva sample to detect and/or diagnose a disease or a disease risk characteristic; wherein the thermal-centrifugal filter and the evaluation system are enclosed within a single unit; and wherein the collection system is configured to detachably couple to the thermal-centrifugal filter.