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.
