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    Saliva tests for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are emerging as non-invasive, cost-effective diagnostics that measure biomarkers like cortisol, BDNF, or Chromogranin A to objectively measure stress and depression levels. These tests often analyze a single drop of saliva to assist in diagnosing depression or monitoring treatment, such as lithium levels. 
    Key Aspects of Saliva Tests for Depression: 
    • Biomarkers: Common markers include elevated cortisol levels, low Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), Chromogranin A, and specific inflammatory markers.
    • Key Research/Developments:
      • $2 Saliva Test: Scientists have created a low-cost, portable biosensor that measures BDNF levels in under three minutes.
      • Cortisol Analysis: High cortisol levels in early morning saliva samples show a significant, positive correlation with depression severity and high Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-24) scores.
      • Wearable/At-Home Tests: "Lab-on-a-chip" devices are being developed to measure cortisol and DHEA, allowing for remote, objective monitoring of mental health.
      • Lithium Monitoring: Saliva tests have shown high accuracy in measuring lithium levels, providing a non-invasive alternative to blood tests for medication management.
      • Suicide Risk Prediction: Research indicates saliva tests can measure biomarkers that help identify suicide risks, aiding in clinical decision-making. 
    These tests aim to provide objective data to complement, not completely replace, traditional psychological assessments. 
    • UCI-led study investigates saliva testing for medication monitoring among patients with psychiatric disorders
      Oct 6, 2021 — Lithium is a medication used to treat mood disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. It's used as a mood sta...
      UC Irvine
    • Stimulated Parotid Saliva Is a Better Method for Depression Prediction
      Sep 7, 2022 — 5. Conclusions. This study found that the levels of cortisol in saliva are highly correlated with those found in the blood. Moreov...
      PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
    • Saliva testing as a means to monitor therapeutic lithium levels ... - PMC
      In summary, our findings show robust correlations between saliva lithium levels and those measured in serum, and that saliva lithi...
      PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
    • Relationship of Salivary Cortisol Level With Severe Depression and ...
      Nov 18, 2020 — Results. ... In the non-depressive category, the patient's mean ages were 35.73±6.89 years while in depressive patients, it was re...
      PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
    • Salivary Biomarkers of Stress, Anxiety and Depression - PMC
      Saliva is a promising biological fluid for diagnosing stress, anxiety, and depression. Saliva contains many substances that reflec...
      National Institutes of Health (.gov)
    • Salivary Biomarkers as a Predictive Factor in Anxiety, Depression, ...
      Jun 26, 2025 — Elevated serum S100B levels have been reported in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder, and anxiety,
      National Institutes of Health (.gov)
    • Scientists Create $2 Saliva Test for Depression
      Nov 4, 2025 — Brazilian scientists have created a saliva-based biosensor that measures brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels. BDNF is ...
      European Medical Journal
    • At Home Saliva Test Detects Hidden Stress, Depression Risks
      May 9, 2025 — Summary: Researchers have developed a portable “lab-on-a-chip” device that measures cortisol levels from saliva, offering an objec...
      Neuroscience News
    • New $2 saliva test may aid in psychiatric diagnosis - PsyPost
      Oct 31, 2025 — New $2 saliva test may aid in psychiatric diagnosis.
      PsyPost
    • Campbell Neurosciences creates saliva-based test for suicidal thoughts
      Mar 21, 2023 — The test is the first step towards larger clinical trials and commercialization. The test was validated in a trial that assessed l...
      Labiotech.eu
    • UCI-led study investigates saliva testing for medication monitoring among patients with psychiatric disorders
      Oct 6, 2021 — Lithium is a medication used to treat mood disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. It's used as a mood sta...
      UC Irvine
    • Stimulated Parotid Saliva Is a Better Method for Depression Prediction
      Sep 7, 2022 — 5. Conclusions. This study found that the levels of cortisol in saliva are highly correlated with those found in the blood. Moreov...
      PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
    • Saliva testing as a means to monitor therapeutic lithium levels ... - PMC
      In summary, our findings show robust correlations between saliva lithium levels and those measured in serum, and that saliva lithi...
      PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
    • Relationship of Salivary Cortisol Level With Severe Depression and ...
      Nov 18, 2020 — Results. ... In the non-depressive category, the patient's mean ages were 35.73±6.89 years while in depressive patients, it was re...
      PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov)
    • Salivary Biomarkers of Stress, Anxiety and Depression - PMC
      Saliva is a promising biological fluid for diagnosing stress, anxiety, and depression. Saliva contains many substances that reflec...
      National Institutes of Health (.gov)
    • Salivary Biomarkers as a Predictive Factor in Anxiety, Depression, ...
      Jun 26, 2025 — Elevated serum S100B levels have been reported in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder, and anxiety,
      National Institutes of Health (.gov)
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