Other Laboratory Tests
At Hormone Wellness we offer a variety of laboratory tests including DUTCH testing. Many people feel frustrated that despite knowing that they don’t feel ‘right’ their blood tests from the GP come back as normal.
Standard medical reference ranges tend to be wide and represent standard averages meaning that underlying imbalances can fall outside of these parameters. It is useful to remember that the medical model fundamentally exists to treat for disease, not to support people back to optimal health. Functional lab tests, on the other hand, usually have narrower ranges that represent optimal health and therefore even issues that are not an indicator of a medically diagnosable condition can be picked up by this form of testing.
Comprehensive Thyroid Profile
When testing thyroid health, the medical profession looks at a hormone called TSH and thyroxine (T4) in the blood as well as specific antibodies, if autoimmune conditions are considered a possibility. However, this is only part of the picture and functional practitioners work with a full panel to give a rounded picture of thyroid function. This test also includes an analysis of iodine, selenium and heavy metals which are important in thyroid function.
The Comprehensive Thyroid Profile.
For clients who experience
- Memory problems
- Depression
- Trouble thinking clearly
- Swelling of tongue
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Dry skin and brittle nails
- Dry cracked heels
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of sex drive
- Heat intolerance
- Excessive hair loss
- Thinning eyebrows
- Hoarse voice
- Constipation
- Easily startled
- Insomnia
- Menstrual issues
- Muscle cramps
- Weight gain
- Inability to tolerate cold or heat
- Snoring
A full panel tests the following:
- Total T4 – Thyroxine
- Tgbn – Thyroglobulin
- TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Free T4 – Thyroxine
- Free T3 – Triiodothyronine
- TPO – Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
- Iodine
- Selenium
- Heavy Metals
Urine + bloodspot
The Comprehensive Thyroid Profile will give you a complete picture of your thyroid function as well as elements and heavy metals that affect the thyroid including
Iodine
Bromine
Selenium
Lithium
Arsenic
Cadmium
Mercury
Urinary Creatinine
Creatinine
£275 includes postage, delivery to your door and return postage to the lab. An optional session to analyse the results and develop a tailored wellness plan based on the results is charged at £200 for the first appointment or £100 for a follow up appointment. If you need analysis of the test, it is £50.
Lab test results can be confusing to read if you are not trained to do so. We have two options available. A lab analysis for £60 will translate the results so you can understand what they say. An appointment is £200 and includes the analysis as well as giving you a clear plan to deal with the results and improve your health. A plan includes, food strategies, supplement recommendations, coaching, lifestyle changes and advice on referring you to specialists such as our nurse or a gastroenterologist.
Doctors often test thyroid health by analysing T4, TSH and thyroid antibodies only. This test provides more information including T3, iodine, selenium and heavy metals.
SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) Breath Test
It is incredibly common for the hormonal changes during peri to post menopause to create the right environment for SIBO to develop, however, it is also possible to have had SIBO for decades and never know about it. There is a lot of research that shows it can be linked to issues such as allergies and IBS. Some doctors have a clear understanding about SIBO and offer breath testing, but others do not and whether your GP does or doesn’t is a lottery.
The SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) Breath Test
For clients who experience
- Abdominal bloating
- Abdominal pain
- Asthma
- Belching
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Cramping
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
- Food sensitivities
- Gas
- Headaches
- Joint pain
- Malabsorption
- Malnutrition
- Mood issues
- Nausea
- Skin issues
- Weight loss
If a SIBO test comes back as positive, our practitioners are trained to work with our cutting edge SIBO protocol involving research-based food strategies and supplementation. For very stubborn cases of SIBO where the protocol has not cleared up the issue, we can refer you for targeted SIBO medication which is used in conjunction with the protocol, but this is only needed in a small number of cases.
£235 includes postage, delivery to your door and return postage to the lab. An optional session to analyse the results and develop a tailored wellness plan based on the results is charged at £200 for the first appointment or £100 for a follow up appointment. If you need analysis of the test, it is £50.
Lab test results can be confusing to read if you are not trained to do so. We have two options available. A lab analysis for £60 will translate the results so you can understand what they say. An appointment is £200 and includes the analysis as well as giving you a clear plan to deal with the results and improve your health. A plan includes, food strategies, supplement recommendations, coaching, lifestyle changes and advice on referring you to specialists such as our nurse or a gastroenterologist.
Metabolomix+
The Metabolomix+ is a unique combination of nutritional tests that provides an analysis of key nutritional biomarkers. It assesses the functional need for vitamins, minerals, omegas, amino acids and digestive support and amino acids.
Metabolomix+
If you would like a deeper understanding of potential nutritional deficiencies, you can order this test and our practitioners will support you by recommending the appropriate food strategy and supplementation based on your results.
The functional need for vitamins, minerals, omegas, amino acids and digestive support and amino acids.
£480 includes postage, delivery to your door and return postage to the lab. An optional session to analyse the results and develop a tailored wellness plan based on the results is charged at £200 for the first appointment or £100 for a follow up appointment. If you need analysis of the test, it is £60.
Lab test results can be confusing to read if you are not trained to do so. We have two options available. A lab analysis for £60 will translate the results so you can understand what they say. An appointment is £200 and includes the analysis as well as giving you a clear plan to deal with the results and improve your health. A plan includes, food strategies, supplement recommendations, coaching, lifestyle changes and advice on referring you to specialists such as our nurse or a gastroenterologist.
The Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP)
The GI MAP was designed to assess the gut microbiome using a stool sample. This comprehensive panel screens for a variety of bacteria, pathogens, fungi, viruses, and parasites. It will give you a full view of the gut microbiome.
The Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus (GI-MAP)
For clients who experience
- Autoimmune conditions
- Diarrhoea
- Digestive issues
- Foodborne illness
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis (if it has viral causes)
- Gut dysbiosis
- Immunity issues
- Inflammation
- Suspected bacterial, parasitic or viral pathogens
This comprehensive panel screens for a variety of bacteria, pathogens, fungi, viruses, and parasites. It will give you a full view of the gut microbiome. Once your results are back, our practitioners can tailor a food strategy and supplement recommendations to your requirements.
£385 includes postage, delivery to your door and return postage to the lab. An optional session to analyse the results and develop a tailored wellness plan based on the results is charged at £200 for the first appointment or £100 for a follow up appointment. If you need analysis of the test, it is £60.
Lab test results can be confusing to read if you are not trained to do so. We have two options available. A lab analysis for £60 will translate the results so you can understand what they say. An appointment is £200 and includes the analysis as well as giving you a clear plan to deal with the results and improve your health. A plan includes, food strategies, supplement recommendations, coaching, lifestyle changes and advice on referring you to specialists such as our nurse or a gastroenterologist.