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ORDERING HOME LAB
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EXCELLENT LABS FOR HOME-BASED
SALIVA & OTHER TESTING |
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To assist you in securing high-quality home testing at the
lowest possible
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cost, we have made arrangements with several labs using
innovative saliva testing, which is better than blood
tests for these hormones |
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While all of these labs are excellent, and provide similar
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them will
allow you as a consumer to order your testing without using your
private practitioner. This lab is Diagnos-Techs, which will
allow you
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a member of a special club called The Canary Club, (www.canaryclub.org)
to order your testing yourself and to receive the results
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To
enroll in The Canary Club, go to
CanaryClub.org, read an agreement and |
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fill out a form to
join the group. Upon joining the Canary Club, you will be
supplied with a password and code number that enables you to
place your order directly with the lab. |
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DIAGNOS-TECHS LAB -
Kent, Washington |
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THIS IS THE ONLY LAB
LISTED WHERE CONSUMERS CAN ORDER THEIR OWN TESTING DIRECTLY
VIA THE CANARY CLUB
(OTHERWISE, A LICENSED HEALTH PRACTITIONER MUST ORDER THE
TESTS).
To
enroll in The Canary Club, go to
CanaryClub.org, read an
agreement and fill out a form to join the group. Upon joining
the Canary Club, you will be supplied with a password and code
number that enables you to place your order directly with the
lab.
ALL OTHER LABS,
WHILE EXCELLENT, REQUIRE USE OF A PERSONAL ORDERING
PRACTITIONER.
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Diagnos-Techs, Inc. was
established in 1987 and was the first lab in the United States
to implement salivary-based hormone assessment into routine
clinical practice.
For the past twelve years, their tests have converted many
physicians in their hormone assay preferences from
run-of-the-mill mass production panels to precision diagnosis of
problems.
These tests have become powerful tools in evaluating
gastrointestinal problems, stress and hormone related diseases
as well as the overall wellness of the patient.
Quality control is clearly a primary goal. All parameters
on reports are standardized daily to WHO (World Health
Organization) and other standardization agencies' reference
materials.
This insures the reproducibility of results, and permits
precise clinical diagnosis based on real values, year in and
year out. |
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The "Shames" Panel of Simplified
Testing includes the following tests: |
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THYROID SALIVA PANEL |
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The main components of the thyroid evaluation generally done
on blood samples are now available to be checked via one
sample saliva determination. |
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ADRENAL STRESS INDEX |
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This involves four separate samples of saliva for cortisol and
DHEA collected at four different times during the day.
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REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE SCREEN |
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Reproductive Hormone Screen
This is a one-time saliva determination for a spot check of
the major reproductive hormone in both men and women (estrogen
for women, testosterone for men). |
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Complete directions for all testing and panels come with
the sample collection kit, which are mailed to you by the lab
[unless your personal practitioner already has them in her or
his office].
Results of testing will be mailed directly to you to help you
determine your actual endo-type (see Chapter 4). Once again, we
urge you to review these results with a supportive and
knowledgeable practitioner of your choice.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Diagnos-Techs, Inc.
www.diagnostechs.com
6620 South 192nd Place, Building J
Kent, WA 98032
Toll-free phone number:
(800) 878-3787
Fax number: (425) 251-0637
Email:
diagnos@diagnostechs.com |
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NOTE:
THIS IS THE ONLY LAB
LISTED WHERE CONSUMERS CAN ORDER THEIR OWN TESTING DIRECTLY
VIA THE CANARY CLUB
(OTHERWISE, A LICENSED HEALTH PRACTITIONER MUST ORDER THE
TESTS).
To
enroll in The Canary Club, go to
CanaryClub.org, read an
agreement and fill out a form to join the group. Upon joining
the Canary Club, you will be supplied with a password and code
number that enables you to place your order directly with the
lab.
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ZRT
LABORATORY - Beaverton, Oregon
TESTING AT THIS LAB
MUST BE ORDERED
BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
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ZRT
Laboratory is a CLIA certified Hormone testing laboratory
in Beaverton, Oregon. It was established in 1998 and is
independently owned and operated by David T. Zava, Ph.D. a
biochemist and breast cancer researcher.
ZRT Laboratory developed cutting edge technology for saliva and
blood spot sample processing and analysis. It is the only large
volume clinical laboratory to remove contaminants that may alter
test results.
Using advanced methods of testing, ZRT’s hormone evaluation
can help identify preventable hormone imbalances that may be
causing symptoms associated with chronic disease and rapid aging.
ZRT Laboratory's comprehensive test report provides in-depth
information to detect specific hormone imbalances, monitor hormone
usage and restore hormonal balance.
In addition, ZRT is the only large-scale laboratory that
documents and monitors patient-reported symptoms and relates these
back to tested hormone levels.
Complete directions for home sample collection of individual
hormones and panels come with the test kit, which is mailed to you
by the lab unless your practitioner already has them in her or his
office.
ZRT Lab uses a finger-prick blood spot test rather than
saliva for thyroid evaluations.
TESTING AT THIS LAB
MUST BE ORDERED
BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
CONTACT INFORMATION
ZRT Laboratory-www.salivatest.com
www.bloodspottest.com
1815 NW 169th Pl. Suite 5050
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
Phone: (503) 466-2445
Fax: (503) 466-1636
Email: info@zrtlab.com
HORMONE HOTLINE:
503-466-9166
The Hormone Hotline is a 24 hour taped audio-library with a
growing
List of topics on every aspect of hormone balance and testing. |
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GREAT SMOKIES DIAGNOSTIC
LABORATORY
TESTING AT THIS LAB
MUST BE
ORDERED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
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Established in 1986, Great
Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory has helped pioneer the
field of laboratory functional testing.
Functional testing assesses the dynamic inter-relationship
of physiological systems, thereby creating a more complete
picture of one's health, unlike traditional allopathic testing,
which is more concerned about the pathology of disease.
By supporting the practitioner in identifying the root
cause of chronic conditions, functional testing helps the
practitioner to develop optimal interventions to assist patients
in their quest for achieving lasting health.
This laboratory serves over 8000 primary/specialty physicians
and health care providers worldwide, offering over 125
specialized diagnostic assessments.
These innovative tests cover a wide range of physiological
areas, including digestive, immune, nutritional, endocrine,
metabolic function - along with GENOVATIONS™ profiles targeting
modifiable effects of gene polymorphism.
The laboratory is accredited by the College of American
Pathologists and fully licensed by HCFA.
TESTING AT THIS LAB
MUST BE
ORDERED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory-www.gsdl.com
Toll-free phone number:
(800) 522-4762
Call this number with questions about the types of testing
offered, and to access the Physician Referral service to find a
physician near you. These tests must be ordered by a licensed
Healthcare Provider. |
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BIO-HEALTH LABORATORIES
TESTING AT THIS LAB
MUST BE ORDERED
BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
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BioHealth Diagnostics, headquartered in San Diego,
California, was founded by Dr. William G. Timmins ND. in 1998 to
meet the needs of healthcare professionals seeking better
solutions to their patients' health challenges.
Dr. Timmins' experience working with chronically ill
patients and training doctors led him to develop the finest in
laboratory testing, nutritional supplementation, treatment
programs, physician training, and patient health education.
BioHealth Diagnostics Laboratories,
located in Santa Monica, California, is headquarters for research
and development projects. This facility is responsible for turning
the specimens of patients everywhere into accurate, objective
laboratory reports.
Complete directions for all testing and panels come with the
sample collection kit, which are mailed to you by the lab unless
your practitioner already has them in her or his office.
TESTING AT THIS LAB
MUST BE ORDERED
BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
CONTACT INFORMATION
BioHealth Diagnostics
www.biodia.com
2929 Canon Street
San Diego, CA 92106
(800) 570-2000
Fax: (800) 720-7239
Email: Contact Form
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RESEARCH ON THE VALIDITY OF
SALIVA TESTING |
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For those interested in reviewing research on the validity of
home Saliva Testing, we recommend the following articles and
website as a beginning:
1) Salivary Steroid Assays for Assessing Variation in
Endocrine Activity. Authors: D. Riad-Fahmy, GF Read and RF
Walker. Facility: Tenovus Institute for Cancer Research, Welsh
National School of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales.
2) The Measurement of Hormones In Saliva: Possibilities and
Pitfalls Authors: Ross F. Vining and Robynne A. McGinley.
Facility: Garvan Institute of Medical Research, St. Vincent's
Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
3) Assessing Estradiol in Biobehavioral Studies Using Saliva
and Blood Spots: Simple Radioimmunoassay Protocols,
Reliability and Comparative Validity. Authors: Elizabeth A.
Shirtcliff, etal. Facility: Behavioral Endocrinology
Laboratory, Dept of Biobehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State
University. Salimetrics, State College, Pennsylvania;
Department of Sociology, Pennsylvania State University;
Psychology Department, University of North Carolina at
Wilmington.
4) Also you will find an extensive research section called
"Saliva Reference Summary" at
www.salivatest.com.
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| IF
YOU NEED ADDITIONAL HELP |
FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT LOCATE A KNOWLEDGEABLE PRACTITIONER:
If you cannot find a willing, knowledgeable practitioner,
you may elect to have your tests interpreted by Dr. Shames in
the context of a Telephone Coaching
Session or Call Toll-Free
(866) 468. 4979.
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FOR THOSE ALREADY WORKING WITH A HELPFUL PRACTITIONER:
Ideally your practitioner would place the order, or you
can list your practitioner so that both of you would receive a
copy of the results. If you require further support interpreting
these results, a conference call can be arranged. You or
your practitioner can consult with Dr. Shames, faxing results to
him and discussing their meaning in a
Telephone Coaching Session.
Some people who already have a practitioner consult with Dr.
Shames in addition to their own practitioner to more fully
understand their situation and to create the best possible plan.
Some people elect to have their local caregiver consult with Dr.
Shames about their case.
This new model of health education allows you to understand
your metabolic and hormonal challenges while also assisting you in
the process of making sensible decisions about how you might best
proceed in addressing your concerns.
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