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Functional testing samples – Important holiday cut-off and resumption dates
As we prepare for the holiday season, we wanted to share the cut-off dates for receiving test samples at FxMed.
Please do not send samples that could possibly be received after these specified dates:
Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains Laboratory): Tuesday 3 December
All other US Labs: Tuesday 10 December
Testing resumes week starting 13 January 2025.
Auckland Gut Clinic (SIBO Breath Testing): Friday 20 December
Please do not send any samples that could possibly be received after this date
Testing resumes Monday 6 January 2025 – they will re-open with limited staff.
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.
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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.
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