Functional Tests
Comprehensive Stool Analysis
At Naturopathic Dermatology Group, we have all patients compete a DNA qPCR stool analysis called the GI-MAP (GI Microbial Assay Plus) by Diagnostic Solutions. We have found addressing gut health is an integral component necessary for treating the root cause of skin conditions. Addressing gut health includes promoting a healthy microbiome, reducing inflammation, treating pathogen infections and overgrowth, and treating leaky gut.
Cost: $389 (cash price)
GI-Map includes the following analytes:
Bacterial Pathogens
Viral Pathogens
Parasitic Pathogens
Parasitic Protozoa
Parasitic Worms
Normal Bacterial Flora
Opportunistic Bacteria
H. pylori with Virulence Factors
H. pylori Resistance Genes
Fungi/Yeast
Digestion
Immune Response
Inflammation
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Organic Acids Test (OAT)
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) by Mosaic Diagnostics provides a comprehensive nutritional and metabolic snapshot of an individual’s overall health. The OAT measures 76 organic acids from one easy to collect urine sample.
Price: $280 (cash)
OAT Test Components:
Intestinal Microbial Overgrowth markers evaluate for candida activity, clostridia bacteria toxins, potential mold exposure, and imbalance in the gut microflora.
Oxalate Metabolites provide insight into oxalate levels being generated by organisms within the system or via dietary contributions.
Glycolytic Cycle Metabolites and Mitochondrial Markers (Krebs Cycle and Amino Acid Metabolites) evaluate for metabolic efficiency (e.g., use of glucose and amino acids for energy generation) and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Neurotransmitter Metabolites evaluate for phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan metabolism which are linked to neurotransmitter status and quinolinic acid production.
Pyrimidine Metabolites & Ketone and Fatty Acid Oxidation markers give insight into folate status and cellular turnover, as well as mitochondrial utilization of fatty acids for energy production.
Nutritional Markers provide insight into the sufficiency of essential vitamins, antioxidants, and metabolic pathway co-factors.
Indicators of Detoxification assess for the presence of oxidative stress via markers of glutathione sufficiency and methylation versus transsulfuration function.
Amino Acid Metabolites may suggest functional nutrient need or be reflective of genetic metabolic dysfunction if a consistently, persistently elevated level of a particular analyte is noted.
The Mineral Metabolism marker provides insight into dietary intake of phosphate and can give insights into Vitamin D levels.
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DUTCH Complete
The Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH) Complete by Precision Analytical tests for metabolites in the urine to evaluate serum levels, metabolites, and detoxification of sex hormones and adrenal hormones.
Price: $499
DUTCH Complete Components:
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone and other androgens
Cortisol
Cortisol Awakening Response
Melatonin
Nutritional organic acids
Oxidative stress
Neurotransmitter metabolites