Table 2.
Comparison of salivary cortisol (F) and cortisone (E) examinations between the year 2020 and 2021
| Saliva Examination | 2020 | 2021 | Δ2020,2021(n°) | Δ2020,2021(%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning salivary F | 577 | 720 | −143 | −20% | 0.017 |
| Late night salivary F | 882 | 1118 | −236 | −21% | 0.012 |
| Late night F/E ratio | 1 | 0 | +1 | NA | NA |
| Morning F/E ratio | 24 | 0 | +24 | NA | NA |
| F salivary rhythm | 86 | 110 | −24 | −22% | 0.056 |
| F/E salivary rhythm | 5 | 8 | −3 | −38% | 0.39 |
| 250 µg ACTH test | 5 | 9 | −4 | −44% | 0.35 |
| 1 µg ACTH test | 80 | 115 | −35 | −30% | 0.039 |
| Total | 1660 | 2080 | −420 | −20% | 0.01 |