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Symptom-Biomarker Correlation

Meaning

Symptom-biomarker correlation is the empirical process of establishing a quantifiable relationship between a patient’s subjective complaints or reported symptoms and objective, measurable physiological indicators, or biomarkers, found in blood, saliva, or urine. In hormonal health, this correlation is essential for translating a patient’s lived experience—such as fatigue or mood changes—into actionable, laboratory-verified data that can guide targeted therapeutic intervention. A strong correlation validates both the patient’s experience and the diagnostic utility of the biomarker.