Lab Testing

Providing a Baseline Understanding of Overall Health

Beyond Health provides basic lab testing with most patients to get a baseline understanding of their overall health. In-depth lab testing helps assist in the diagnosis and management of conditions commonly addressed by integrative medicine. The lab results help practitioners take comprehensive approaches to patient care.

Lab testing is also an important first step that needs to be taken before a patient receives a consultation for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also known as pellet therapy.

Lab Testing

Airborne Allergy Testing

Why do I need this test?

Do you have asthma? Do you suspect something in your home, such as your pet, potential pests or mold are causing you discomfort? Do you have seasonal symptoms but are not sure what to avoid? Our Airborne Allergy test will assist you in pinpointing which airborne substances are causing an immune response allowing your practitioner more tools to correctly diagnose and treat.
Symptoms:

Headache
Congestion
Allergic Rhinitis
Sneezing
Itchy, Watery Eyes
Asthma

What does this test tell me?

Researchers estimate that at least 60 percent of the U.S. population suffers from unsuspected food reactions that can cause or complicate health problems. Symptoms can be extraordinarily diverse, ranging from arthritis to eczema to migraines. In extreme cases, food allergies can lead to anaphylactic shock and death if untreated. Fortunately, most people do not have severe reactions.

Clinical Signs and Symptoms:
Eczema
Joint Pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gas
Headaches
Bloating
Palpitations
Bowel Dysfunction
Anxiety
Depression
Indigestion
Fatigue
Congestion
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Lab Testing

Men’s and Women’s Wellness Panel

Male and Female Hormones

Advanced Cardio Panel

The Complete Cardio Profile with Oxidized LDL offers doctors and patients a complete picture of a person’s CVD risk compared with a standard lipid profile. This Profile measures standard cardiovascular disease markers: total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), and triglycerides. In addition, the Complete Cardio Profile measures oxidized LDL, markers of inflammation, obesity, and metabolic syndrome.

Comprehensive Screening

Oxidized LDL with Lipids

Basic Oxidative Stress

Lab Testing

Dietary Antigen Testing for Food Sensitivities

How are food sensitivities treated?

If your test results show you have food sensitivities, it means your immune system is attacking certain foods. Doctors generally remove severe, high, and moderately reactive foods and rotate healthy foods in an effort to heal the gastrointestinal lining. Later, foods may be reintroduced one at a time to see if they cause problems.

Depending on your clinical history and symptoms, your doctor may use treatments such as enzymes, probiotics, and antimicrobial herbal formulas. If you have signs of intestinal permeability, your doctor may use supplements designed to strengthen your gastrointestinal lining.

Sometimes, further testing is needed to find out the cause of food reactions, such as a Comprehensive Stool Analysis or Intestinal Barrier Assessment.

Why should I test for food sensitivities?

Researchers estimate that at least 60 percent of the U.S. population suffers from unsuspected food reactions that can cause or complicate health problems. Symptoms can be extraordinarily diverse, ranging from arthritis to eczema to migraines. In extreme cases, food allergies can lead to anaphylactic shock and death if untreated. Fortunately, most people do not have severe reactions.

Clinical Signs and Symptoms:
Eczema
Joint Pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gas
Headaches
Bloating
Palpitations
Bowel Dysfunction
Anxiety
Depression
Indigestion
Fatigue
Congestion
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

What are food sensitivities?

A food sensitivity, or food intolerance, occurs when a person has difficulty digesting a particular food, leading to symptoms such as intestinal discomfort such as gas, abdominal pain or diarrhea. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, a food intolerance can be confused with a food allergy. Food intolerances involve the digestive system while food allergies involve the immune system.