Diagnostic Laboratories

by | Jul 4, 2009 | Health Care, RESOURCES, Toxins | 0 comments


Diagnostic LaboratoryThe best labs we know for testing chemicals, mold, bacteria, viruses, heavy metals and body systems.

chemicals and other toxicants
Metametrix, Inc.
Metametrix is recognized internationally as a pioneer and leader in the development of metabolic, toxicant, and nutritional testing. In January, 2009, Metametrix acquired Accu-Chem Laboratories’ diagnostic testing for a wide array of environmental and occupational toxins including chlorinated (organochlorine) pesticides, chlordane, aromatic volatile solvents, toluene / xylene, phthalate metabolites, and formaldehyde.


detoxification pathways
Genova Diagnostics
Testing for nutritional, metabolic, immune, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems—formerly called Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories 800.522.4762

Nutrigenomic Testing
Genetic defects in the 5 methylation cycle pathways in the liver can be bypassed by using certain supplements. The test is a comprehensive methylation panel with methylation pathway analysis and costs $625. For more info, see holistichealth.com and ch3nutrigenomics.com.


endocrine/hormonal
Genova Diagnostics
Testing for nutritional, metabolic, immune, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems—formerly called Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories 800.522.4762

NeuroScience
Laboratory assessment of the body’s chemical messengers, via urinary neurotransmitter and salivary hormone testing.


gastrointestinal
Genova Diagnostics
Testing for nutritional, metabolic, immune, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems—formerly called Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories. 800.522.4762


heavy metals
Analytical Research Labs, Inc.
One of two laboratories that do not wash hair samples for their hair tests–this is the hair test recommended by Dr. Larry Wilson. 602.995.1580

Direct Lab Services
Service that provides tests from Doctor’s Data when you don’t have a doctor to order one. 800.908.0000

Doctor’s Data, Inc.
Heavy metal hair tests, urine / fecal heavy metal testing, and more–their Hair Elements Test is the hair test recommended by Andy Cutler, PhD as an aid in diagnosing mercury poisoning when interpreted by his ‘counting rules.’ 800.323.2784

Metametrix, Inc.
Metametrix is recognized internationally as a pioneer and leader in the development of metabolic, toxicant, and nutritional testing.


immunological
ImmunoSciences Lab
One of the pioneering laboratories in the field of molecular medicine–analyzes complex diseases that directly or indirectly involve the human immune system 800.950.4686


lyme and other tick-borne diseases
Central Florida Research, Inc.
The Central Florida Research laboratory is located in Lake Alfred, Florida and is replacing the laboratory operations of the Bowen Research and Training Institute, Inc. CFR is a state licensed CLIA approved laboratory and is dedicated to the research of Lyme disease and other (CSID) Chronic, Systemic, Infectious Diseases. They offer a Lyme Antigen Test by Flow Cytometry. Antigen tests detect the organism itself and, unlike antibody tests, antigen tests aren’t dependent upon a ‘sick’ immune system to produce antibodies. CFR’s antigen test is a one of a kind. It is a direct fluorescent antibody test using a special kind of technique called Flow Cytometry. This Flow Cytometer is a specific instrument designed to identify bacteria. 863.956.3538

Igenex, Inc. Reference Laboratory
Laboratory assays for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases–considered by those with Lyme to be one of the more accurate labs for testing this hard-to-diagnose disease. 800.832.3200


nutritional, metabolic
Genova Diagnostics
Testing for nutritional, metabolic, immune, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems—formerly called Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories 800.522.4762

Metametrix, Inc.
Metametrix is recognized internationally as a pioneer and leader in the development of metabolic, toxicant, and nutritional testing.


parasites, bacteria, viruses
Genova Diagnostics
Testing for nutritional, metabolic, immune, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems—formerly called Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories. 800.522.4762

Jetti Katz Tropical Medicine Lab
Located in New York City, this lab has been performing stool testing for intestinal parasites, bacteria, and toxins for over 80 years–more accurate than a standard lab because they take samples and test immediately right in their office. 212.207.4923

The Wisconsin Viral Research Group
PCR rapid culture assay for HHV-6 414.774.8612

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