Cutting-edge Diagnostic Testing used by the World’s Leading Clinicians
(AVAILABLE IN NZ ONLY)
Shipping delays affecting our Functional Testing Services
Due to the ongoing extreme weather conditions in some states in the USA and the wildfires in California, we will not be sending any testing samples to the lab/s listed below until further notice.
As we are still waiting for more information from our shipping partners, this list is subject to change.
- Precision Point Diagnostics – tests include P-88 Dietary Antigen Tests (Serum) & Comprehensive Thyroid Panel w/Antibodies & Reverse T3 Test.
We advise that you delay collecting/sending any samples this week.
We will keep the information updated.
Thank you for your understanding.
Upcoming Public holidays: Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day
Auckland Anniversary (Monday 27 January)
Week beginning Monday 27 January, we will be sending samples one day later. Patients can collect and have samples ready for pick-up on Tuesday 28 January. We will then receive these on Wednesday and send to the USA laboratories on Thursday.
Please do not collect any time-sensitive samples this week, a list of these can be found below.
SIBO Tests
Due to Auckland Anniversary weekend, Auckland Gut Clinic recommends that samples should NOT be sent on Friday 24 January.
Time-sensitive tests
- Doctors Data: All Stool Tests (i.e. GI360, CSA), Methylation Profile, Celiac and Gluten (serum), Red Blood Cell Elements & Whole Blood Cell Elements, CardioMetabolic Profile
- Mosaic Diagnostics Laboratories: IgG Food Map (serum)
- Precision Point Diagnostics: P-88 Dietary Antigen Test (Serum) & Comprehensive Thyroid Panel w/Antibodies & Reverse T3 Test.
- KBMO: Cardiovascular Inflammation Test
Waitangi Day (Thursday 6 February)
Due to the FxMed office and nationwide courier services being closed for Waitangi Day, we will not be sending any samples for the week beginning Monday 3 February.
Please ask your patients to withhold collecting and sending any samples that week.
Functional testing focusses on how the body functions at a molecular, cellular, tissue or organ level, rather than merely testing for the presence or absence of disease. Rather than using diagnosis as such, functional testing usually assesses for imbalances and sub-optimal function that are contributing to the cause of health concerns. Since one health condition can have many causes and one cause can lead to many different conditions, functional testing can greatly assist practitioners and patients in a targeted approach and individualised treatment protocols for greater health outcomes.
Functional tests are most often non-invasive and typically involve samples of either stool, urine, blood, hair, saliva or breath. Apart from blood draws, most others can be done at home and then sent to FxMed who then forward these to the labs for analysis.
Libby de Franco does a deep dive into functional testing options available and where they might support you in the clinic.
Quick overview
3.45: Doctors Data GI360 – a stool test that looks at the microbiome abundance and gut function.
19.35: Food Antigen Testing (a couple of options covered) – looks at food reactions and the inflammation they cause and how that can affect our body function.
35.40: Precision Analytical DUTCH Test – looks at hormones (both sex & stress).
49.20: Great Plains Laboratory Organic Acids Test – looks at metabolism and the overall function of the body.
Brands FxMed Stocks
Accessing Practitioner Resources
FxMed account holders can access the full suite of resources at the bottom of each brands page when logged in to the Practitioner Hub.
Important Tips for Returning Samples
- Ensure handwriting is legible and forms are completed in full.
- Names written on collection samples must match names written on the form (e.g. abbreviations, middle names and initials), must be identical in all fields.
- Please ensure sample is tightly closed; if the sample leaks in transit it will need to be resubmitted (and thus results will be delayed).
- Please ensure correct amount of sample is collected as per instructions (no more or less than as requested).
- Please ensure you put samples back into the supplied specimen bags and then back into the shipping box before placing in the courier bag.
Please note
- All samples must be couriered to our office. We cannot accept samples delivered any other way
- If as a patient you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, please wait until you are feeling better before collecting your sample or visiting the laboratory
If you have any questions please contact support@fxmed.co.nz.
Thank you to Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists of New Zealand (NMHNZ) for permitting us to use this recording.
FxMed hosts a growing repository of resources to support you and your clients in the clinic.
Once logged in to our Practitioner Hub, navigate to Resources > Functional Testing. Here you’ll find Sample Reports and Interpretation Guides where available – designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of your client’s test results.
Test Types
Education
Blogs
