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Comprehensive Labs
Could your doctor be missing something?
The following tests are available and ordered for the client as needed. Please reach out to us with any questions. We will review lab reports brought in from other providers and only order tests when necessary to keep client costs as low as possible. There are so many health benefits that can occur with a quality diet, lifestyle changes and a few key nutrients and/or supplements and we are happy to advise accordingly. For clients desiring a more complete functional assessment, we include the appropriate laboratory testing based on the client’s complaints and desires. During the Report of Findings (ROF) visit, we will provide a full functional analysis based on the client’s history, and laboratory findings that will consider the WHOLE picture and best recommendations on how to move forward.
One or two of the test options listed in the sections below may be needed to help determine the root cause contributing to the following symptoms:
Low Mood/Sad - Anxious Feelings - Brain Fog
Gas - Bloating - Acid Reflux
Food Reactivity- Diarrhea - Constipation - Skin Issues
Irritability - Sleep Issues - Muscle Aches/Pain
Searching Google will provide you with a month’s worth of reading that ranges from highly technical research to unreliable blog posts or the inevitable fear-driven clickbait article. For those that prefer to KNOW what’s going on and get clear guidance, we recommend a full assessment with 1-2 of the following tests listed below as needed.
ADVANCED GUT LABS
SIBO BREATH TEST
The 3-hour SIBO Lactulose Breath Test is the best non-invasive test to determine if Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is present. SIBO affects over 50% of people who’s digestive symptoms can be labeled as IBS. Common symptoms include bloating, painful gas, diarrhea, constipation, intestinal hyperpermeability, and acid reflux. This condition can also contribute greatly to mental health issues (depression/anxiety), skin issues (acne, eczema, rashes, hives), muscle aches/pain, weight gain and/or insulin resistance.
We use the 3-Hour Lactulose breath test & the Trio Smart Lactulose breath test. Contact the office for exact pricing. We will interpret test results from other offices or labs but HIGHLY encourage you to make sure it is the 3-Hour Lactulose test so it will show the transit from the small intestines to the colon.
GI-MAP STOOL TEST
This is a DNA-PCR (polymerase chase reaction) test that amplifies DNA to identify pathogens and is more highly sensitive and reliable than the old stool tests that relied on a lab tech to identify visible live organisms under a microscope. This test has an excellent track record for picking up parasites, bacteria, worms, other pathogens plus digestive markers for dysbiosis, inflammation, etc.
Although this lab will test stool for yeast/fungal strains, it often does not pick them up because it is difficult to detect. When fungal/yeast (ex. Candida) is suspected we recommend the OATs urine test.
OAT (ORGANIC ACID TEST) URINE TEST
This is our “go-to” test to truly determine if yeast (ex. Candida) is present. Yeast can hide in stool, especially if it is a long-term case where it is growing into the tissue of the intestines and not on the surface. The OAT will show the markers of fungal waste products (that our human cells do NOT produce) and then we will know the yeast is present.
Additionally, the OAT will demonstrate many other key markers including dysbiosis, mitochondrial function, clostridia markers, oxalates, neurotransmitters (ex. serotonin), nutritional deficiencies and more.
Lastly, it is safe for all ages and easy urine test that is completed at home and mailed to the lab.
ADVANCED BLOOD LABS
THYROID, HEART, LIVER & GENERAL HEALTH BLOOD TESTS
We always compare the “normal range” and the “optimal range” when we analyze blood labs and provide a detailed description to each client. This information is very revealing and new to our clients because once you look for more than just “disease” from blood labs you can assess a great deal about the functional health and nutritional wellness for each client.
If thyroid issues are present or suspected, we will order a full thyroid panel and typically also order a complete advanced heart health panel. Frequently a CBC w/differential and CMP will also be ordered and other select labs as needed (ex. Uric Acid, vitamin D, iron panel, etc.).
You will always be provided a copy of your lab results to share with your other practitioners and PCP.
We are also happy to analyze blood labs brought in by the client providing they are recent enough and include the blood markers needed.
OTHER ADVANCED LABS
INTESTINAL HYPERPERMEABILITY, HIGH HISTAMINE, HORMONE TESTING, FOOD SENSITIVITIES
Other labs may be ordered as needed on a case-by-case basis including the following:
HORMONE TESTING - Precision Analytical (DUTCH- Advanced & Comprehensive Hormone Testing- most extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones along with their metabolites + organic acids profile).
Precision Point Labs (blood test for intestinal hyperpermeability, particularly measuring histamine, DAO, LPS, zonulin, etc.).
Analytical Research Labs (hair tissue test for overall wellness, heavy metals, mineral levels).
Cyrex Labs (blood test for food allergies/cross-reactivity, etc) There is a wide variety of tests and costs depending on what is ordered. Contact the office for exact pricing.
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