Lab Testing

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Advanced Functional Labs: Brain, Heart, Gut and Adrenal Health

Are you having any of the following symptoms?
Gas-Bloating- Acid Reflux
Constipation-Diarrhea-Skin issues-Food Reactivity
Fatigue-Low Mood/Sad-Anxious Feelings-Brain Fog-Irritability
Sleep Issues-Muscle Aches/Pain

THE GENESIS OF ALL DISEASE IS THE GUT!

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 (aka “leaky gut”), 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. If any of this seems to fit your circumstances, we highly recommend you watch the basic and advanced Gut Health classes taught HERE and if needed, order the SIBO breath test. We use the Genova 3-Hour Lactulose breath test or the TrioSmart 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. Contact the office for exact pricing

OAT (Organic Acids) Urine test

This is our “go-to” test to determine if yeast (ex. Candida) is present. Yeast can often 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. Please see our detailed post regarding the many benefits of the OAT for more information. Lastly, it is safe for all ages and an easy urine test that is completed at home and mailed to the lab. Contact the office for exact pricing. Measures chemicals excreted as a result of metabolism, like Urine Metabolites. These are typically examined in urine because not much is reabsorbed in the kidney. As a result, the concentration is often 100x higher than blood. Over 1,000 different organic acids are found in urine, out of which this test utilizes 71 markers.

DUTCH (Urine Metabolites - Sex & Adrenal Hormones) Urine test

Precision Analytical (DUTCH- Advanced & Comprehensive Hormone Testing- most extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones along with their metabolites + organic acids profile). We frequently use this test for checking hormone levels/balance (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA), hormone metabolism (ex. Phase 1 & 2 detoxification of estrogen), cortisol (total and free fluctuations during the day), melatonin and select organic acids.Contact the office for exact pricing.

Blood Lab Testing

Thyroid, Heart, Liver & General Health Blood Tests

We always compare the “conventional medical range” and the “functional lab range” when we analyze blood labs and often provide information and a detailed description that is very revealing and new to our patients 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 the patient. If thyroid issues are present or suspected we will order a full thyroid panel and also order a complete and 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). You will always be provided a copy of your lab results to share with your other practitioners and PCP. We typically order blood labs either through Boston Lab or LabCorp and have negotiated the lowest prices available and pass on much of those savings to our patients. We are also happy to analyze blood labs brought in by the patient providing they are recent enough and include the blood markers needed. Contact the office for exact pricing.

Precision Point Labs – “Leaky Gut” (blood test) Markers include Zonulin, Histamine, DAO, LPS IgA/M/G. Very helpful test to see what levels are in the blood and great when also have a GI MAP or other stool test. Useful with immune/autoimmune issues, allergy, food sensitivity, Histamine Intolerance, MCAS, rashes/eczema/acne, etc.

Contact the office for exact pricing. ● High intolerance of histamine is often a symptom of Leaky Gut and it leads to: ○ Loose stools ○ Migraine ○ Sinuses ○ Food triggers ● Diamine Oxidase enzyme is generated in the small intestine and degrades histamine. ● In low levels DAO is unable to break down histamine, and this is manifested through the following symptoms: ○ Headache ○ Fatigue ○ Hives ○ Allergy symptoms ○ Estrogen dominance, inflamation

"LEAKY GUT", HIGH HISTAMINE, EBV, LYME, 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 “leaky gut” 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.

Epstein-Barr Virus Full Panel (blood lab to demonstrate current, past or reactivation of virus).

Igenex Lyme Testing (blood lab testing for Lyme antigens).