Advanced Practice Wellness Clinic

TIBC (TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY)

The Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Test measures the amount of iron in your blood.  Having too much or too little iron in your blood can cause medical problems.  However, this test is mainly used to determine certain types of anemia. TEST DETAILS The Iron and Total Iron...

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THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE

The thyroid gland is responsible for regulating how your body uses energy. The thyroid also produces hormones critical to proper cell and system functioning. The Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test checks your body’s production of TSH and helps screen for thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. There are two types of...

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THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES

The Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies Panel screens for thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism by examining your body’s production of the thyroid hormones. There are two types of thyroid disorders: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) – symptoms may include fatigue, weight gain, a short attention span, and numbness or cold intolerance. Hyperthyroidism  (overactive thyroid) ...

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THYROID PANEL

The Thyroid Panel screens for thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism by examining your body’s production of the thyroid hormones. There are two types of thyroid disorders: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) – symptoms may include fatigue, weight gain, a short attention span, and numbness or cold intolerance. Hyperthyroidism  (overactive thyroid)  –  symptoms...

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THYROID ELEMENT KIT

Thyroid disease or dysfunction can explain a wide variety of symptoms, yet it is notoriously under-diagnosed. The American Thyroid Association estimates that over 12% of the US population will develop thyroid disease during their lifetime, and that as many as 60% of people with thyroid disease are not aware of...

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THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY TEST

Thyroglobulin is produced by normal or cancerous thyroid cells.  When a person develops an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid, the body produces thyroglobulin antibodies that damage the thyroid.  The test can be used to distinguish an autoimmune thyroid disease from other thyroid diseases, for example, to find the causes...

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TESTOSTERONE

The Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum with Total Test will determine the level of testosterone (free and total) in your blood. Testosterone is a hormone (commonly produced in males, but is also in females in small amounts) that affects sexual features and development.  Testosterone levels explode in men after puberty and...

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T4 TOTAL AND THYROXINE TOTAL

This test measures the total amount of circulating thyroxine in your blood. Thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid, is also known as T4. A high value can indicate hyperthyroidism, a low value can indicate hypothyroidism. Total T4 levels can be elevated due to pregnancy, and other high estrogen states,...

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SLEEP BALANCE KIT

The Sleep Balance Take Home Hormone Kit includes: A dried urine test to measure Melatonin levels ( Melatonin (MT6s x 4)) A dried urine test to measure Cortisol levels (Free Cortisol (C x 4)) TEST DETAILS The Sleep Balance Take Home Hormone Kit is a simple urine test requiring urine...

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SKIN VITALITY PANEL KIT

The Skin Vitality Take Home Hormone Kit consists of a dried blood spot test for measurement of thyroid and Vitamin D hormones and four saliva tests performed throughout the day that are representative of the peaks and troughs of steroid and adrenal hormone production. The Skin Vitality Take Home Hormone...

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SENSITIVITY AND INTOLERANCE TESTING (PLATINUM COMPREHENSIVE)

Intolerances differ significantly from allergies. Unlike allergies, intolerances may vary from situation to situation, while an allergy always produces the same reaction.  Intolerances are caused by the body’s inability to process specific substances and may cause bloating, digestive problems such as gas and/or diarrhea, fatigue, headaches and even the inability...

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SALIVA ADRENAL TESTING KIT

This kit tests the adrenal hormones DHEA-S and Cortisol, the master stress hormone. When individuals experience continuous stress, not only from emotional stressors (e.g., marital, financial, and occupational) but also from physical stressors (e.g., sleep deprivation, caffeine consumption, pain, extreme exercise), it can lead to changes in adrenal hormone levels,...

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