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Testing
In some cases it may be necessary to investigate a
particular health issue further. In this instance we will recommend
a specific biochemical test for your needs. This will require
a sample (typically blood, urine etc) to be collected and sent
to one of our recommended laboratories. The results will then
be interpreted by your nutritionist, and the results explained
to you in full at your next consultation. Your nutritional
therapist will also apply these results to your programme,
advising you
of any amendments or changes.
At Apricot Nutrition we offer a comprehensive range of tests
in the following areas...
Allergy and intolerance testing including...
food allergy and intolerance screening - This is a blood test
that detects foods that trigger a type ‘A’ response
(classical allergy, when a reaction occurs immediately after
eating) and a type ‘B’ response (delayed allergy
or intolerance, when a reaction occurs up to 72 hours later).
inhalant allergy screening - a useful allergy test for anyone
with asthma, eczema and recurrent childhood infections.
Antibody profiles including...
gluten test – raised levels of gluten-specific antibodies
and other markers can indicate coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity,
that can present many digestive symptoms.
candida albicans test - this test can indicate the overgrowth
of a yeast that is naturally present in the digestive tract.
Digestive and stool profiles including...
parasitology - a stool test that can determine the presence
of intestinal parasites.
comprehensive stool analysis – an extensive stool test
that assesses intestinal health and provides information on
a wide range of intestinal conditions.
Hormone testing including...
adrenal stress test - this is a saliva test used to identify
the exact state of an individual’s adrenal hormones (stress
hormones).
female hormone panel – this measures levels of progesterone
and oestrogen by saliva samples taken throughout the cycle.
It can be useful for women suffering from hormonal problems.
thyroid screening - this test can determine whether the thyroid
gland is working properly and identify an under or overactive
thyroid. This can help with a wide range of symptoms ranging
from depression and fatigue to weight gain and hair loss.
Metabolic screening including...
homocysteine testing – measures a key risk factor for
heart disease.
osteoporosis risk assessment – a urine test that measures
a key marker for bone resorption and can thus identifies risk
categories for developing osteoporosis.
Vitamin and mineral testing including...
hair mineral analysis – a hair sample is used to measure
nutrient status as well as identifying toxic metals.
vitamin profile – a blood test that measures deficiencies
of vitamins A, E, beta carotene and CoQ10.
toxic metals – a blood test that measures toxic exposures
of aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.
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