LABORATORY TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
We conduct a whole range of laboratory tests in our specialist domains of gut health, hormones and women’s health and mental health, as well as Dr Nina’s specialist clinic on complex and chronic disorders.
Blood tests available at synthesis clinic
We work with a number of trusted laboratory partners to provide the following tests:
Health check profiles - full blood count, biochemistry (including kidney and liver function), cholesterol, inflammatory markers
Nutrient tests - blood levels of vitamins and minerals (including B12 and B complex vitamins, vitamin D, antioxidant levels, full iron studies, toxic and nutrient mineral levels)
Expanded hormone panels - female sex hormones (FSH, LH, oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone), full thyroid panel (TSH, T4, T3, thyroid autoantibodies, reverse T3), pituitary hormones, tests for specific hormonal disorders
Food or airborne allergy antibodies, food sensitivity antibodies (where appropriate)
Autoimmune markers, including specific autoantibodies
Our doctors and phlebotomists perform the blood draws at our Care Quality Commission registered clinic, and we can also organise a mobile phlebotomist if needed.
Specialist tests at synthesis clinic
Salivary cortisol and DHEA levels to look at adrenal function
Hormone metabolite panels (particularly relevant in hormonal imbalance and oestrogen dominance-linked conditions, e.g. endometriosis, PCOS, breast and gynaecological cancer)
DNA SNP testing
Breath tests for SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and lactose/fructose intolerance
Stool tests to examine digestive function, gut inflammation and the microbiome
Organic acid testing to examine metabolic health, neurotransmitter metabolites, nutrient levels, as well as urinary bacterial and fungal metabolites
Methylation panels
Histamine/mast cell activation syndrome testing
Organic pollutants and heavy metals
Other specialist tests, e.g. liquid biopsies such as Guardant360 and Datar Cancer Genetics (with oncology support), are available on request
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