Diagnostic Testing
We offer a comprehensive Laboratory service of nutritional and biochemical testing. To help our practitioners identify nutritional deficiencies on health and disease. The tests cover a wide range of physiological areas including digestive, immune,nutritional,endocrine and metabolic function.
How are the diagnostic tests carried out?
A variety of tests are offered which involve either a blood test, saliva, urine, breath test or hair analysis, depending on which test is required. The tests kits are either posted straight to you for you to carry the tests out at home or you are required to visit the Innercore Clinic for testing. Generally the tests requested will be posted out the same day, arriving with you the next day.
How long will it take to get the diagnostic test results?
The turnaround is approximately 7 days, However some of the tests may take slightly longer, but no more than 14 days.
Where will the results go to?
The results will only be sent to your practitioner, where the results will be discussed for interpretation and support. They will be sent to the practitioner who knows your medical history so that they will able to answer any questions. They will give you further guidance and advice providing information on treatment protocols depending on your specific needs.
Diagnostic Tests
Food Allergen Cellular Test £245
Food intolerance is difficult to detect, often involving common foods and can be an important factor in many acute and chronic conditions. Symptoms may range from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), muscle and joint aches, fatigue, weight problems, hyperactivity, skin irritations and anxiety. Around 170 different foods and food groups, including common additives, seasonings and beverages are covered in this direct cellular assay that can detect allergies caused by a number of different processes. These include specific allergic (Ige) reactions and food sensitivities (non-IGe mediated), reactions such as those produced by histamine and leukotriene release. The test also measures the release of chemical mediators from white blood cells once they have been stimulated and incubated with the food allergens, making this a direct and therefore very accurate assessment of allergies and intolerances.
Sample requirement: Blood sample
IgE Food Panel £140
IgE Inhalant £140
These panels assess common food and inhalant allergies resulting from an IgE antibody reaction, that usually presents with an immediate onset of symptoms after exposure. Allergies can often run in families (atopy) and symptoms of allergic reactions can include hayfever, asthma, urticaria, swollen/itchy throat, tongue, lips and gums, watery/itchy, swollen eyes, rhinitis, colic, prophylaxis, eczema and rashes.
Sample requirement: Blood Sample
Comprehensive Food Allergy Profile £300
This profile consists of the full food allergen cellular test the IGE Panel and tissue transglutaminase (tTga) which has been proven to be highly specific in detecting Coeliacs Disease
Sample requirement: Blood sample
Female Hormone Profile £150
The monthly fluctuations in oestradiol and progesterone levels play a vital role in a woman's menstrual cycle, and many common conditions or symptoms in a woman are because of imbalanced oestrogen or progesterone levels. Premenstrual tension, fluid retention, excessive bleeding, menstrual irregularity, low libido, endometriosis, ovarian cysts and infertility can result from imbalances in these hormones. In addition, imbalanced testosterone levels can produce a range of symptoms including acne, hirsuitism, loss of motivation and sex drive. This test is recommended for pre-menopausal women. Salivary testing of these three hormones, unlike serum testing, measures the free un-bound fraction of hormone that is actually available to exert its effect on the target tissue.
Sample requirement: 12 saliva samples taken over one cycle
Analytes measures Progesterone, Oetradiol, Testosterone, Progesterone / Oestradiol Ration
Comprehensive Female Hormone Profile £190
This comprehensive profile assesses the adrenocortical hormones cortisol and DHEA, as well as levels of the sex hormones progesterone, estrogen and testosterone. An inappropriate stress hormone is reported to have a negative impact on the female hormones. In addition, melatonin levels, an important modulator of annual and cicadian biorhythms, are also measured. This test is recommended for pre-menopausal women.
Test covered Adrenal Stress Index, melatonin and female hormone panel.
Sample requirement: 12 saliva samples over one menstural cycle
4 saliva samples (collected 30 mins after waking,11am-noon,4-5pm and
11pm-midnight ).
Analytes Measured:Oestradiol, Progesterone, Oestradiol / progesterone Ratio, Testosterone, Cortisol, DHEA, Melatonin.
Women's Hormonal Health Assessment £280
This test provides a focused overview of the female sex hormones and their equilibrium in both pre-and post-menopausal women. The womens Health Assessment uses a serum sample to evaluate dynamics of sex hormones metabolism that can profoundly affect a womens health throughout her lifetime.
Sample requirement : Blood sample
Analytes Measured: DHEA-, Oestradiol, Oestriol, Oestrone Sulphate, 2-Hydroxyoestrone, 16 Alph-Hydroxyoestrone, Progesterone, Sex hormone-binding globulin, Testosterone.
Menopause Profile £120
Although menopause is a normal part of a woman's maturation, many women can experience discomfort both during and after menopause. In addition, the risk of developing osteoporosis increases along with risk of developing oestrogen sensitive cancers. This profile assesses progesterone / oestrogen levels, which allow for accurate assessment of hormonal status or can be used to monitor progesterone or oestrogen based treatments. This profile also measures levels of anti-pro-carcinogenic oestrogen metabolites (2 and 16 alpha-hydroxy derivatives of oestradiol). Which can help assess if there is an increased oestrogen-sensitive cancer risk. It also measures a bone collagen peptide, which serves a specific bone resorption.
Tests included Oestrogen Metabolism Assessment, 1-day progesterone/Oestrogen Test, Osteoporosis Risk Assessment, Testosterone.
Sample Requirement: 1 first morning sample of urine,1 Saliva sample.
Comprehensive Menopause Profile £220
Although menopause is a normal part of womans maturation, many experience discomfort including hot flushes, night sweat, cold hands and feet, depression, loss of libido, irritation and vaginal dryness. The measurement of oestradiol and progesterone from a single saliva sample, can give valuable information about the balance of these hormones. This profile also evaluates adrenal cortex function and the cicadian fluctuation in these hormones, cortsiol and DHEA. An inappropriate adrenal response can negatively impact on many other health complaints, including the menopause. The other hormones that can influence menopausal symptoms are also measured, including testosterone and melatonin. Salivary testing of these hormones, unlike serum testing can help assess if there is an increased oestrogen-sensitive cancer risk.
Tests included Adrenal Stress Index, Melatonin Profile, testosterone, Oestrogen Metabolism Assessment, 1-day Progesterone Testosterone
Sample requirement : 4 x plain saliva sample and 1 first morning urine sample.
Male Hormone Profile £160
This profile reveals how the adrenocortical hormones, cortisol and DHEA, along with melatonin, a major neuroendocrine modulator of hormonal health, can influence testosterone levels. This profile allows for the detection of hormonal imbalance related to symptoms of male adropause, rapid aging, low vitality and sexual dysfunction. This profile allows for the detection of hormonal imbalance related to symptoms of male andropause, rapid aging, low vitality and sexual dysfunction.
Tests included Testosterone, Adrenal Stress Index, Melatonin
Sample requirement: 4 x plain saliva samples
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Assessment £140
This unique assessment combines both traditional indicators of cardiovascular health, as well as metabolic markers to identify risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Together these markers provide a thorough assessment of cardiovascular health status, revealing the biochemical environment associated with inflammation, lipid deposits, clotting factor and other primary mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease. Abnormal levels of these can often be corrected with nutritional supplements
Sample requirement; Blood sample
Detoxification Profile £140
These compounds: Caffeine, acetaminophen and aspirin are taken orally to challenge the livers Phase 1 and Phase 2 detoxification capacity. Saliva and urine samples are then analyzed for metabolites of the three compounds to determine how efficiently the liver can convert and clear toxins from the body. This profile provides an insight into th body's detoxification capacity and potential susceptibility to oxidative damage.
Sample Requirement: 2 x saliva sample, 1 x urine sample.
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