Table 3.
Comparison of salivary cortisol (F) and cortisone (E) examinations between the year 2019 and 2021
| Saliva Examination | 2019 | 2021 | Δ2019–2021(n°) | Δ2019–2021(%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning salivary F | 650 | 720 | −70 | −10% | 0,16 |
| Late night salivary F | 1053 | 1118 | −65 | −6% | 0,36 |
| Late night F/E ratio | 55 | 0 | +55 | NC | NC |
| Morning F/E ratio | 10 | 0 | +10 | NC | NC |
| F salivary rhythm | 161 | 110 | +51 | +46% | 0,067 |
| F/E salivary rhythm | 40 | 8 | +32 | +400% | 0,003 |
| 250 µg ACTH test | 15 | 9 | +6 | +67% | 0,24 |
| 1 µg ACTH test | 84 | 115 | −31 | −27% | 0,07 |
| Total | 2068 | 2080 | −12 | −1% | 0,71 |