Functional Tests
Functional laboratory tests allow for a very targeted nutritional strategy and an understanding of how the body is functioning at a biochemical level. These are out-sourced to various medical laboratories.
All tests are an additional charge and will be discused with you before ordering. Some private healthcare policies will allow for the cost of these tests but please do check with your policyholder beforehand.
Test kits will be sent to your home address in order that you can provide samples in your own privacy and return the samples directly to the laboratory. The Nutrition and Health Clinic does not handle any samples. The only involvement we have is recommending tests, ordering of tests and interpreting test results.
Intestinal Permeability
Urine analysis to detect leaky gut syndrome which may be implicated in a range of health disorders including: food allergies, arthritis and IBD.
Digestion Profile
Stool analysis which evaluates digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients, gut bacteria and yeast activity in the gut and parasitology. This test can be extremely helpful for conditions such as IBS, constipation, diarrhoea, Crohn's disease and Coeliac disease.
Adrenal Stress Index
Saliva test used to assess levels of adrenal stress hormones to determine how well the body is dealing with any emotional, physical or chemical stress that is being applied to it. If the adrenal glands are functioning sub-optimally symptoms such as increased allergies, chronic fatigue, insomnia, depression and anxiety may be experienced.
Female Hormone
Saliva test which measures levels of progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone over a 28 day period. It is used to assess if there are any hormone imbalances which may be contributing to PMS, menopause, endometriosis, infertility, fibroids, polycystic ovaries, osteoporosis, weight gain, water retention, breast tenderness or breast swelling.
Cardiovascular Assessments
Assessing cholesterol, homocysteine, CoQ10 and insulin levels can help to provide a comprehensive insight into your cardiovascular disease risk. Many of the heart disease risk factors can be reduced or eliminated if discovered early.
Liver Assessments
Analyses saliva and urine to evaluate liver function and its detoxification capacity. This test can be helpful for those suffering sensitivity problems, chronic fatigue or have an intolerance to alcohol.
Candida Antibody Test
Candida is yeast that is found naturally in the gut. In some people it can grow out of control leading to an immune reaction and symptoms such as fatigue, foggy head, mood swings, digestive problems, fungal infections, bladder infection.
