For certain conditions and depending on their severity/chronicity, Dr. Minors may refer a patient out for various diagnostic tests, such as: x-rays, MRI, CT scan, and blood and saliva tests.

Saliva tests are used for several reasons:
Economy - Salivary tests cost less than similar serum tests. Tests are CPT coded and third party reimbursable (insurance & Medicare)
Convenience - No venipuncture (NO Needles), no biohazard, excellent patient compliance/ease of gathering sample, convenient home collection, stable specimen;
Scientific Superiority - Free Fraction determinations reflect clinical condition, ease of collection allows frequent monitoring;
Practicality - Quick results and turnaround, within 5 working days, free courtesy consultations with one of our doctors, to interpret results and give therapeutic implications



