TL;DR
Eli Health expanded its Hormometer at CES to include testosterone and progesterone alongside cortisol, using a saliva collection wand and a smartphone app to read results. The company says individual tests will start around $8.25 and reports third-party validation showing over 90% accuracy for progesterone and cortisol; the device is FDA-registered as a low-risk Class I product.
What happened
At CES, Eli Health announced it is broadening the Hormometer at-home hormone test beyond cortisol to add testosterone and progesterone. The device keeps the same user flow introduced last year: users collect saliva by holding a thin cartridge on a wand in the mouth for about 60 seconds, then the Eli mobile app analyzes the cartridge using the phone camera. The whole process takes roughly 20 minutes. Eli Health expects individual tests to begin at about $8.25. The company says third-party validation found more than 90 percent agreement with laboratory standards for progesterone and cortisol, and it lists the Hormometer as an FDA-registered Class I device. The company and reporting also note that saliva testing differs from blood and urine methods and emphasize saliva’s convenience and speed compared with those more traditional sample types.
Why it matters
- Makes hormone monitoring more accessible and potentially cheaper than lab-based blood or urine tests.
- Saliva sampling avoids needles and some of the mess or logistics of other at-home test formats.
- FDA registration as a low-risk Class I device indicates a different regulatory pathway than cleared or approved diagnostics.
- Claims of high agreement with lab standards could broaden use if independent results and clinical context support them.
Key facts
- Eli Health first introduced the Hormometer for cortisol at last year’s CES.
- The Hormometer now supports cortisol, testosterone, and progesterone on one platform.
- Users collect saliva by holding a cartridge attached to a wand in the mouth for about 60 seconds.
- The Eli app analyzes the cartridge using the phone’s camera; the test finishes in roughly 20 minutes.
- Eli Health expects individual tests to start at approximately $8.25.
- Company-reported third-party validation showed over 90% agreement with laboratory standards for progesterone and cortisol.
- The Hormometer is FDA-registered as a low-risk, Class I device (registration is not the same as FDA clearance or approval).
- Saliva tests are described as less messy, quicker, and more convenient than urine or blood tests, and sample types can yield different results.
What to watch next
- Specific launch and retail availability dates for the testosterone and progesterone tests — not confirmed in the source.
- Whether Eli Health will publish full validation data and methods for the reported >90% agreement — not confirmed in the source.
- Any move toward FDA clearance or additional regulatory review beyond Class I registration — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Saliva-based test: A diagnostic method that measures biomarkers in saliva rather than blood or urine; typically less invasive and easier to self-collect.
- Testosterone: A sex hormone commonly associated with male characteristics but present in all sexes; it influences muscle, bone, hair growth and energy levels.
- Progesterone: A hormone involved in menstrual cycles and pregnancy; it also plays a role in reproductive biology across sexes.
- FDA-registered (Class I): A designation indicating a device is listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as low risk; registration is not equivalent to FDA clearance or approval.
- Third-party validation: Independent testing by an external organization to compare a device’s results against laboratory or clinical standards.
Reader FAQ
How accurate are the Hormometer tests?
The company reports more than 90% agreement with laboratory standards for progesterone and cortisol based on third-party validation; testosterone accuracy is not specified in the source.
How much do the tests cost?
Eli Health expects individual tests to start at about $8.25.
Is the Hormometer FDA-approved?
The device is FDA-registered as a Class I low-risk product; it is not described as FDA-cleared or FDA-approved in the source.
When will the testosterone and progesterone tests be available?
Not confirmed in the source.
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Sources
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