General Clinical Tests in Sydney

All the testing we order is in co-ordination with our associated laboratories. We only order testing within the context of an in-clinic naturopathic consultation and do not test for other practitioners or the general public at large. For patients who live a distance away from us you may contact us by telephone for the possibility of a Skype consultation.

Hair Mineral Analysis

Profiling long-term deposits and levels of minerals, elements and heavy metals moving around the body.

Amino Acid Urine Test 24-hour Urine Test

Profiling levels of amino acids being processed in the body.

Standard Blood Essays Tests

Looking at blood levels of hormones, vitamins, minerals, red blood cell count (RBC) white blood cell count, liver function, antibodies, kidney function, lipid levels, homocysteine, inflammatory markers.

Food Allergy Panel Testing

Profiling what foods may cause an allergic reaction, raising IgA antibodies.

Inhalant Allergy Panel

Profiling what inhalants may cause an allergic reaction, raising IgA antibodies.

Intestinal Permeability Urine Test

Monitors permeability of the gut wall to recognise leaky gut.

Secretory IgA Saliva Test

Profiling activity of secretory IgA (sIgA) affecting antibody production.

Adrenocortex Stress Saliva Tests

Profiling excessive cortisol due to adrenal dysregulation.

Candida Antibody Test

Profiles antibody activity to detect excess Candida.

Enteric Viral Stool Test

Detects the presence of gut-affecting viruses such as Astrovirus, certain Adenoviruses, Noroviruses and Rotaviruses.

Helicobacter Pylori Antigen Stool Test

Profiles presence of antigens to Helicobacter gastrointestinal infection.

M2 Pyruvate Kinase (M2-PK) Stool Test

Detection of increased M2-PK may indicate a precursor to possible pancreatic, stomach or bowel cancer.

Oxalate Spot Urine 24-hour Urine Test

Profiles elevates unaccreted oxalates that may lead to kidney stones.

S.I.B.O Breath Test

Detects bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine leading to a condition called Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth.

Adrenals & Male Hormone Profile Dried Blood Spot & Saliva Test

Test for male sex and adrenal hormone levels.

Cardiovascular Lipids Blood Spot Test

Profiles levels of lipids in the blood.

Neurotransmitter Urine Profile Test

Profiles levels of Serotonin, GABA, Dopamine, Noradrenaline, Adrenaline, Glutamate, PEA, Glycine, Histamine, DOPAC, HVA, VMA, Normetanephrines)

Omega 3 Index Blood Spot Test

Profiles levels of omega 3’s in relation to omega 6.

Phthalates and Parabens Urine Test

Profiles exposure to phthalates and parabens which are hormone disruptors.

Porphyrins Spot Urine Test

Profiles disturbance to the production of porphyrins which indicate exposure to environmental toxins such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, hexachlorobenzene and dioxins.

HbA1c Blood fLOX Spot or Blood Test

Measures level of glucose management over an 8-12 weeks long period.

Iodine Random Spot Urine Test

Measures levels of excreted iodine in the urine.

Adrenal Dried Urine Test

Shows the levels of adrenal hormones that can indicate forms of adrenal exhaustion or insufficiency.

Complex Urine Hormonal Test

Shows the levels of oestrogens, progestogens, androgens, glucocorticoids, free cortisol and melatonin.

Staggered Urine Hormonal Test

Shows the levels of oestrogens, progestogens, androgens, glucocorticoids, free cortisol and melatonin over a staggered period.

Advanced Methylation Buccal Test

Profiles methylation processes due to MTFR gene polymorphism.

Androgen Dried Urine Test

Profiles levels of androgens in the urine.

Bisphenol A -BPA Spot Urine Test

Profiles common endocrine disruption by BPA, triclosan, and 4-nonylphenol that effect the endocrine, nervous, immune and thyroid processes.

Stool Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of digestive microflora profiling the health of the gut.

Fecal Infection Profile

Profiles the presence of Giardia intestinalis, Cryptosporidium, Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica, Blastocystis hominis, Campylobacter spp, Salmonella spp, Shigella spp, Yersinia enterocolitica and Aeromonads spp.

Fertility Blood Spot Profile

Profiles hormonal imbalances in people having difficulty getting pregnant.

MARCoN’S Swab

Swabbing the nose for antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection when mould is a problem.

Mental Health DNA Profile-Buccal Swab

Profiles possible adverse reaction to medications.

Metabolic Analysis Test

Profiles metabolic functions involving gastrointestinal, cellular, mitochondrial energy production, neurotransmitter, amino acid/organic acid balance, nutrient sufficiency including coenzymes, enzyme activators, elements, vitamins and other nutrients.

Mycotoxin Exposure Urine Test

Profiles mycotoxins in the body.

ONE Profile – FMV- Urine Test

Profiles diet and nutritional deficiencies.

Organophosphate Urine Test

Profiles extended exposure to organophosphate pesticides, herbicides and insecticides.

Osteoporosis Markers (N-Telopeptides) 24 Hour Urine Test

Profiles markers for possible osteoporosis and bone dysregulation markers.

Pain Medication DNA Test

Genetic marker for effectiveness or ineffectiveness of pain medication.

Pathway Fitness Test

Profiles genetic markers to determine how you respond to nutrients and exercise.

Secretor Status – Saliva Test

Antigen detection. Secretion of antigens regulates infection and people who produce less antigens may be more prone to infection.

To book your testing and counselling session with Dr Tracie O’Keefe DCH, ND in Sydney, call 02 8021 6429.