Lab Tests Direct

04/02/2020

Iron deficiency in Australia has risen to become one of the most common health problems. Having an insufficient amount of iron in the body can cause a general lack of energy and lethargy. Our Iron Status Screen Test will measure the iron levels within your blood, as well as the level of iron that is stored in your body. This at-home test can be used to identify iron deficiency anaemia, as well as to monitor and manage an existing iron deficiency.

Sufficient levels of iron are paramount for the proper functioning of all cells within the body. Read through to know more how you can always keep your Iron level in check.

30/01/2020

Did you know a person’s genetics can impact metabolism, exercise and energy use within the human body? The New Year can inspire people to make positive lifestyle changes, which often includes exercise and improvements in general fitness.

The PATHWAY FIT profile analyses over 80 genetic markers to give you personalised insight into how your body processes sugars, fats, vitamins and nutrients. The final laboratory report includes a detailed analysis on how your body responds to exercise based upon your genetics. By providing an individualised road-map of strategies and recommendations, our testing guides you towards optimal health.

The PATHWAY FIT will assist you with information about diet, eating behaviour trains, food reactions, nutritional needs, exercise, body and weight and metabolic health factors which can help you gain insight into your health and wellness and assist you in making proactive decisions regarding diet, exercise and lifestyle.

23/01/2020

Did you know that heart disease is Australia's number one killer? While The burden of cardiovascular disease is strongly linked to well-established risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar levels, and smoking). Australians who are not being treated or who are not being treated properly for abnormal cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes are a growing concern.

Our Cardiovascular Basic Test will screen and monitor risk factors of cardiovascular disease through a simple blood test. This blood test can identify the lifestyle issues that are affecting your health. You may have an elevated risk for developing a cardiovascular condition if these lifestyle factors are not adjusted to lower the risk. Proper management of cardiovascular risk factors can support your overall wellness and provide effective tools for improved lifestyle and longevity.

Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are significant health concerns for Australians. View our range of Cardiovascular Health screening tests today.

16/01/2020

Bushfire smoke can travel far beyond the bushfire site, even those living hundreds of kilometres away are not immune to the health effects of bushfires.

Bushfire smoke poses a range of health issues - especially for those with pre-existing heart or lung conditions. This helpful article from the ABC News explores some of the risks and steps you can take to reduce the effects of bushfire smoke hazards.

The unprecedented scale of Australia's national bushfire crisis is creating new health risks, doctors warn.

14/01/2020

Mental health disorders affect millions of people worldwide. Neurotransmitters are the brains vehicle by which messages travel from one nerve cell to another in the brain. When an imbalance is present they affect mood, memory and our ability to concentrate, as well as several physical processes. Understanding the way neurotransmitters function in the brain could lead to better treatments for mental health disorders.

Our Comprehensive Neurotransmitter Assessment is designed to assist and identify the possible cause of neurotransmitter imbalance. This test screens for the following test analytes:

- Glutamate
- PEA
- Histamine
- Dopamine
- Epinephrine (adrenalin) and norepinephrine, normetanephrine and VMA
- GABA
- Serotonin
- Glycine

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Designed to assist and identify the possible cause of neurotransmitter imbalance

09/01/2020

The DUTCH Test is a straightforward urine-based test that offers metabolites that are not tested in blood/saliva. It is a comprehensive test that provides patients with a clear picture of their hormones and metabolites. It provides insight into hormone dysfunction and provides test results that can be used to inform treatment and help you regain hormonal balance based on your specific needs.

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The Dutch test is a comprehensive assessment of s*x and adrenal hormones and their metabolites.

01/01/2020

Take stock of your wellbeing this New Year and make plans for positive change.

23/12/2019

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!

19/12/2019

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential ​nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease.

Sufficient Omega-3 intake is important for heart, brain, and joint health while insufficient levels omega-3s are related to increased risk for fatal heart attack and depression.

Our Omega-3 Index Screen will provide your accurate Omega-3 blood levels. Low omega-3 blood levels can be improved by simple dietary changes or by using supplements

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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease

16/12/2019

The IgG & IgA General Food Sensitivity Combo Panel is a useful test in assessing both delayed and damaged mucosal type reactions of 96 general western foods. This type of testing removes the broad process of ‘trial and error of eliminating offending foods’ and provides a detailed report for identifying offending foods and a rotation diet based on the test results. All antigen tests through US Biotek are run in duplicates to ensure accurate and meaningful results are provided to the patient for optimal health.

The IgG & IgA General Food Sensitivity Combo Panel can help determine if food reactions are contributing to physical or mental symptoms, far more quickly than eliminating and then reintroducing each suspect food one by-one over a period of time.

Eliminating all identified food allergens after testing can reduce stress on the immune system, decrease inflammation (helping to heal “leaky gut”), resolve food cravings, and reduce the potential for eating disorders.

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Screens for both IgG and IgA 96 commonly consumed foods that may be causing a delayed and bacterial virus reactions.

11/12/2019

The lead up to Christmas can be a frantic time of year. Please remember to take time for yourself this festive season.

27/11/2019

Testosterone – often called the male s*x hormone (although women also produce it in lower levels) – plays an important role in men’s physical and emotional wellbeing. It helps men maintain muscle and bone strength, s***m production and the desire to have s*x.

Men who feel tired or drained are often told it’s just a fact of life. But in some cases low testosterone is to blame, and there are treatments available.

This article by Medical News Today provides a great overview of Testosterone and its function.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/276013.php

Testosterone is a s*x hormone that regulates s*xual development, muscle mass, and red blood cell production. It originates mainly in the testicles and influences s*x drive, fat distribution, and red blood cells. Low levels can cause dysfunction in parts of the body that the hormone affects.