{"title":"Lab Testing Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eWellness lab test kits - Canadian products, Canadian laboratory testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"org-top-card-summary__tagline\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CanAlt Health Laboratories - \u003c\/span\u003ePrecision clinical testing - accredited, trusted, actionable results.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saliva-hormones-panel","title":"Saliva Hormones Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003eComing Soon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive at-home salivary hormone panel measuring 8 key markers across the adrenal (cortisol, DHEA-S), sex-steroid (testosterone, DHT, estradiol, progesterone, SHBG) and sleep (melatonin) axes. Saliva reflects the free, bioavailable fraction of each hormone — the portion active at the tissue level. Will be offered in multiple package tiers, from a focused adrenal \/ cortisol profile through to the full 8-marker panel. 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