Testosterone Testing Simplified with a Wand, Smartphone, and Saliva

Eli Health has returned to CES this year, introducing more advanced saliva-based hormonal tests.

Innovative Hormone Testing

Following their previous CES announcement of the Hormometer for at-home cortisol testing using saliva and a smartphone, Eli Health has broadened their focus to now include testosterone and progesterone.

The functionality of the Hormometer hasn’t changed: users place a slim device with a wand-like handle in their mouth for around a minute to gather a saliva sample. The accompanying Eli app then uses the smartphone camera to process the results, making it a process that concludes within approximately 20 minutes. Now, the device enables monitoring of three different hormones at an accessible price point, with individual tests starting at $8.25.

Benefits of Saliva-Based Testing

Saliva tests offer a less invasive, quicker, and more pleasant alternative compared to traditional urine and blood tests commonly conducted at home.

Understanding Hormones

Testosterone, often recognized as the primary male hormone, plays roles in muscle and bone strength, bodily hair, and energy regulation. Conversely, progesterone is linked not only with menstrual cycles and pregnancy but also influences sperm production in males.

Eli Health touts over 90% accuracy for progesterone and cortisol when validated against laboratory benchmarks. Despite being FDA-registered, this simply denotes classification as a low-risk, Class I device, without the rigorous approvals for higher-risk devices.

A Growing Trend at CES

The rise of monitoring health through bodily fluids is a notable trend at the 2026 CES and within health technology overall. This stems from the release of various similar products over recent years by companies like Withings, Oura, and Whoop.

Despite the popularity on social media, experts advise caution with wellness technology as a monitoring tool rather than a diagnostic replacement, underscoring the importance of professional medical guidance.