ALLERGY TESTING
Immuno IgG 110 BloodPrint (Fingerprick)
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Every individual is different, and every individual reacts differently to each food. The food you eat will either enhance your proper body chemistry or disrupt it and cause inflammation.
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Collection method: This test is done via blood prick and can be done in the comfort of your own home.
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Processing time: 10 days
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Indications: Common symptoms of food allergies are: mood swings, fatigue, dark circles under eyes, asthma, canker sores, sinus problems, eczema, brain fog and bloating.
COMPREHENSIVE STOOL ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Stool Analysis + Parasitology
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This comprehensive stool analysis helps to pinpoint the causes of gastrointestinal symptoms and chronic systemic conditions. It measures key markers of digestion, absorption and inflammation.
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It contains comprehensive bacteriology and yeast cultures to identify the presence of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora and dysbiotic flora (microbiome imbalances).
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This test also detects the presence of infectious pathogens and parasites by PCR and other gold standard methods.
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Collection method: this test is done via stool analysis and is done in the comfort of your own home.
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Processing time: 20 days
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Indications: Autoimmune disease, food allergies/sensitivities, gastrointestinal symptoms, IBD/IBS, Inflammation, joint Pain, nutritional deficiencies, systemic illnesses, toxic overload.
COMPLETE HORMONE TESTING
DUTCH Complete Hormone Panel
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The comprehensive dried urine test is the most advanced hormone test on the market today. Offering an extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones and melatonin, along with their metabolites, to identify symptoms of hormonal imbalances.
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Analysis of 35 different hormones: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S, and cortisol.
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This test also assesses daily free cortisol patterns to provide insight into adrenal insufficiency or symptoms of chronic stress.
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Organic acid tests.
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Collection method: Easily collected in the comfort of your own home via urine collection samples, samples are then sent to the lab to be processed.
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Processing time: 20 days.
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Indications: Weight gain, anxiety, fatigue, low sex drive and performance issues, sleep disturbances, mood instability, brain fog, hot flashes, menopause, PMS, period worries, infertility.
COMPREHENSIVE BLOOD WORK
Randox
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A comprehensive blood work panel including; personal health measurement, full blood count, iron status, heart health, diabetes health, metabolic syndrome, kidney health, urinalysis, liver health, pancreatic health, digestive health, nutritional health, muscle & joint health, bone health, allergy evaluation, infection & inflammation, thyroid, prostate health, female hormonal health and male hormonal health.
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Up to 150 data points linked to key health areas are measured from simple blood and urine samples.
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Your body measurements will be taken, and blood & urine samples collected after which you will receive a wealth of data covering essential health areas in an easy-to-understand colour coded report.
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Collection method: in-clinic blood draw.
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Processing time: 3 – 4 days.
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Indications: fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, weak immune system, brain fog, anaemia, low iron, male and female sex hormones, not feeling vital, general health check up.
MYCotoxin / MOULD TESTS
MycoTOX Profile
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Mycotoxins, produced by certain mould species, are some of the most prevalent toxins and can come from many sources, including buildings, vehicles, and food. These compounds have been recognized as a growing global health concern due to their acute and chronic adverse health impacts. Mycotoxin exposure can be challenging to diagnose without proper testing due to vague and often varied symptoms.
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Collection method: Urine-based assay accurately assesses levels of 11 different mycotoxins.
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Processing time: 20 days.
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Indications: liver disease, dizziness, dermatitis, confusion, fever, irritability, vomiting, difficulty concentrating, anorexia, allergic rhinitis, jaundice, asthma, headaches, legionnaires ’ disease, nausea, fibromyalgia, sore throat, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhoea, food allergies, fatigue, thyroid irregularities, blurred vision , balance problems, difficulty breathing, infertility, vertigo , seizures.
LYME DISEASE ANALYSIS
Lyme CD57 + Cells
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The Lyme CD57+ Cells test documents the extent of the immune suppression of chronic Lyme disease and is an important factor in monitoring Lyme disease therapy.
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Collection method: This test requires an in-clinic blood draw
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Processing time: 10 days
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Indications: suspected Lyme disease, have recently had a tick bite, or have symptoms of fever, rash, facial paralysis, an irregular heart beat and arthritis.
HEAVY METAL TOXICITY
Urine Toxic and Essential Elements
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Acute metal poisoning is rare. More common, however, is a chronic, low-level exposure to toxic metals that can result in significant retention in the body that can be associated with a vast array of adverse health effects and chronic disease.
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Most commonly heavy metals are accessed via a urine test done in the comfort of your home.
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Processing time: 10 days.
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Indications: alopecia, low bone density, cardiovascular disease, depression, dermatitis or poor wound healing, detoxification therapy, early indication of renal dysfunction, fatigue, gastrointestinal symptoms, hypertension, immune function, impaired glucose tolerance, inflammation, kidney function, nutritional deficiencies, Parkinson’s-like symptoms, toxic element exposure.
THYROID TESTING
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An at home or in-clinic blood test that dives deeper than your regular medical thyroid blood test.
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Assessment of TSH, Free T4, Free T3, anti-TG AND Anti- TPO.
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Indications: Weight fluctuation, fatigue, trouble sleeping and sensitivity to heat or cold can all be indicative of a thyroid disorder.
DISCLAIMER: Patients pay directly the fees directly to the Lab. Discover Chiropractic does not take a commission, the only charge is the test read.