Health Conditions and Recommended Testing Depression and Mood Disorders

[…] methods, increasing the chance of recovery. Priority Tests TOXDetect Profile® Glyphosate Organic Acids Test Metals – Toxic + Nutrient Elements – Hair Test Copper + Zinc Profile IgG Food MAP Omega-3 Index Complete Vitamin D Test Comprehensive Stool Analysis Amino Acids Test – Urine Recommended Tests MycoTOX Profile Advanced Cholesterol Profile    REFERENCES Berk […]

Health Conditions and Recommended Testing for Autism Spectrum Disorders

[…] unique behavioral and cognitive symptoms with varying degrees of severity. Common symptoms can also include eczema, diarrhea, constipation, rashes, dark eye circles, and visible stomach pain. Recommended testing: Omega-3 Index Complete Advanced Cholesterol Profile  Comprehensive Stool Analysis TOXDetect Profile® Glyphosate Organic Acids Test IgG Food MAP Metals – Toxic + Nutrient Elements – Hair Test

Chronic Candidiasis: Mechanisms of Pathogenicity and Laboratory Testing Options

[…] test is a preferred option because it shows mucosal reactivity to invasive candida even when a stool analysis reports no evidence of candida overgrowth. Often, a serum IgG test will report high levels of candida which may correlate with an elevated arabinose on the OAT.  However, this is not always the case. Therefore, my […]

Organic Acids Test (OAT) 101: Essential Information for the Practitioner New to the OAT

[…] the top two to three tests you use on patients initially? A: I use the OAT, MycoTOX Profile, and Hair Heavy Metals. I will often add the IgG Food MAP too if possible. If there are a lot of gut symptoms too then a comprehensive digestive stool analysis is worthwhile as well. Q: Do […]

Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Needs (e.g., ADD, ADHD, pervasive development disorder) and Fungal Toxins

[…] ribose supplements for 48 hours before collection.” Q: Recommended tests for checking for candida? When should you retest after tx? A: Organic Acids Test, Stool Analysis, blood IgG antibodies. The most common test is the OAT. It recommended to retest after 90 days. The material contained within this article is not intended to replace […]

Blood Sample Collection Instructions

[…] birthdate, and date of collection. Tube/Volume Test (#tubes) Phlebotomist Instructions Gold SST Tube 2 mL min. Red Topped Tube(s) (no gel) 2 mL min. Advanced Cholesterol (2) IgG Food MAP (1) IgE Food Allergy Basic (2) IgE Food Allergy Adv. (3) IgE Inhalant Basic (2) IgE Mold Allergy (1) Iron + Total Binding (1) […]

Case Study: Rapid Complete Recovery from an Autism Spectrum Disorder after Treatment of Aspergillus with the Antifungal Drugs Itraconazole and Sporanox

[…] nearly all blood samples of children with autism and their mothers. These fungi were not present in normal control blood samples. In addition, the affected children had increased specific IgG, IgM, and IgA serum antibodies to Aspergillus fumigatus. However, antifungal treatment was not attempted in this study. In another approach to assess the effects of environmental […]