Immunity Support Testing
Tests that can support in determining immune system support and modulation strategies.
Specialists in essential and toxic elemental testing
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The GI360 uses multiplex PCR analysis to determine the abundance and diversity of key bacterial populations and to detect pathogenic bacteria, parasites and viruses of the GI microbiome.
Specifically developed to provide clinically actionable results, including standardised dysbiosis index and live susceptibility testing, this breakthrough test utilises the widest array of highly validated technologies in one test.
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis + Parasitology tests for specific bacteria, yeasts, parasites and viruses plus stool chemistry to determine any flora imbalances in the GI Tract, loss of cell wall integrity, or inappropriate immune signalling or inflammatory condition.
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis for specific bacteria and yeasts plus stool chemistry to determine any flora imbalances in the GI Tract, loss of cell wall integrity or inappropriate immune signalling or inflammatory condition.
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The Comprehensive Clostridium Culture Test identities of all Clostridium species
(including C. botulinum, C. tetani, C. perfringens, and C. difficile).
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
β-glucuronidase (β-G) is an enzyme that breaks the tight bond between glucuronic acid and toxins in the intestines. High levels of circulating β-glucuronidase are not desirable with associations with increases in some cancers and dysbiosis seen in these cases. Dietary advice and supplementation can help rebalance this presentation.
SAMPLE TYPE: Stool
The H.Pylori stool antigen test is over 95% sensitive and 94% specific for detecting H.Pylori infection (unlike that of serum antibody which has poor sensitivity).
SAMPLE TYPE: Dried Blood/Serum
Celiac disease (CD) is one of the most common causes of chronic malabsorption and may contribute to a wide variety of chronic conditions including autoimmune disorders and nutritional deficiencies. Celiac disease remains underdiagnosed, as the condition is often asymptomatic for years.
Antibody tests that help diagnose CD and Non-Celiac Gluten sensitivity (NCGS) measure the patient’s immune response to gluten exposure; the tests will only be diagnostically accurate if the patient is on a gluten-inclusive diet.
Evaluation of antibodies (tissue transglutaminase and deamidated gliadin peptide) in CD is based on the detection of IgA class immunoglobulins. However the incidence of selective IgA deficiency is higher in CD, therefore this test also evaluates the corresponding IgG antibodies.
Specialists in Food Inflammation Testing
SAMPLE TYPE: Blood spot
A Dietary Antigen Test that Combines IgG(1-4) with Complement (C3d). It offers the option of testing 22, 132 or 176 foods & additives. The Gut Barrier Panel and a personalised meal plan are provided alongside the FIT132 and FIT176.
SAMPLE TYPE: Blood
The FAST test is a quick in-clinic tool that tests for IgG antibodies in Wheat, Milk and Egg. It can also be used to help ascertain if a comprehensive Food Inflammation Test (FIT) is required.
Providing clarity with complex health conditions
SAMPLE TYPE: Urine
Assesses over 70 markers including vitamins,
minerals and antioxidant status to give a comprehensive snapshot of a patient’s overall health.
SAMPLE TYPE: Serum or Blood Spot
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) food testing is a useful guide for structuring elimination diets for patients with many chronic conditions. The IgG Food MAP assesses 190 foods common in the Western, Asian and Mediterranean diets and includes a hemp allergy marker, Candida albicans and Saccharaomyces cerevisae markers.
The IgG Food MAP utilises xMAP technology, the latest and most ecofriendly technology for food reactivity testing, resulting in reduced pollution and increased accuracy.
Testing solutions for functional medicine, such as gut health, microbiome, and brain health
SAMPLE TYPE: Serum
A Dietary Antigen Test that combines IgG with complement and IgE with IgG4. Allowing for one of the most thorough assessments of immune activity to specific foods.
SAMPLE TYPE: Blood Spot
A Dietary Antigen Test that combines IgE, IgG, IgG4 and complement (C3d) reactions to 88 common foods in the diet. It offers the most comprehensive look at dietary antigen activity and is one of the first tests on the market to measure and report immune complexes containing C3d.
Specialists in SIBO Breath Testing in NZ
SAMPLE TYPE: Breath
The Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Breath Test, tests Hydrogen, CO2 and/or Methane production following the consumption of fructose, lactulose and/or glucose substrates for up to 3 hours to determine if small intestinal bacterial overgrowth may be contributing to digestive and some systemic symptoms.
Media
Food Sensitivities: Exploring the Intersection of Inflammation, Gut Permeability and Immunity
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