functional testing

In order to eliminate guesswork, and create a treatment plan that is personalised and specific we may utilise some functional and standard pathology testing.

These tests will save you time and money, as we create a plan based on facts and can then monitor your progress. Please bring a copy of all medical tests you’ve had in the last two years to your first consult so we avoid duplicating tests you’ve done before.

There are many tests and laboratories available – however due to my research and background in training other practitioners in functional testing I am very discerning about the labs I will use. As such, I will only suggest tests with sufficient evidence to back their use, and with the gold standard of accuracy and sensitivity. Rest assured, I will only recommend a test when I feel it will change the course of our treatment or provide a missing piece of information.

DIGESTIVE FUNCTION TESTS

  • Personalised microbiome analysis
  • Comprehensive stool analysis
  • IgG/IgA food sensitivities
  • 3-day parasitology
  • Coeliac serology and gene test
  • SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) test

HORMONE AND ADRENAL TESTS

  • Progesterone and oestrogen
  • Oestrogen metabolites
  • Prolactin
  • Complete thyroid function (TSH, T3, T4)
  • Thyroid antibodies
  • Reverse T3
  • Testosterone
  • Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG)
  • DHEAS
  • Urinary cortisol and metabolites including melatonin
  • DUTCH – Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones

GENETIC TESTS

  • MTHFR
  • Specific DNA panels from DNA Life – DNA Health/methylation, DNA Oestrogen, DNA Sport, DNA Diet
  • Coeliac gene
  • Hemochromatosis gene

FERTILITY TESTS

  • MTHFR
  • Complete hormone and metabolite profile
  • Ovulation assessments
  • Semen test with DNA fragmentation
  • Nutritional and general screening
  • CA125

AUTOIMMUNE AND INFLAMMATION TESTS

  • CRP/ESR
  • ANA/ENA
  • Thyroid antibodies
  • Specific autoimmune testing

OTHER TESTS

  • Body composition
  • Metabolic assessment
  • Bioelectrical impedance analysis
  • Cellular health analysis
  • Live cell microscopy
  • Full iron studies
  • Liver function tests and detoxification profile
  • Urinary kryptopyrroles
  • Urinary iodine
  • Nutritional tests