Integrative & Functional Medicine Laboratory Tests

The David R. Schneider Center for Integrative & Functional Medicine Laboratory Testing Services is a lasting tribute to the extraordinary vision of the founder of Western Slope Laboratory.   Dr. Schneider’s belief in the value of accurate and precise detection and measurement of drugs, metabolites and other biomarkers in oral fluid and urine produced important testing technology as far back as 2003.

Testing services available from Western Slope Laboratory’s David R. Schneider Center for Integrative & Functional Medicine Testing will bring to the Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), and Orthomolecular Medicine healthcare paradigms an ISO 17025 accredited, mass-spectral-based laboratory, with the fully-validated testing methodologies required by that distinction. No other laboratory tests specimens exclusively with this technology – opening up a whole new approach to body burden and chemical toxicological assessment.

The offerings of the center will cater to the special needs of practitioners –  providing the tools they need to take a systems biology view of the causes of chronic disease and chronic illness, leading to crucial personalized diagnoses and treatment plans. The center will also embody a true commitment to exploring the biochemical, nutritional and toxicological factors that contribute, on a molecular basis, to health outcomes.

Welcome to the one place where mass spectrometry-based laboratory testing services are available to help you evaluate, navigate and instigate true personalized healthcare.
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Amino Acids (41)

Measurement of amino acids and derivatives in the urine can help evaluate nutritional status, the presence of inborn errors of metabolism, urea cycle defects, digestive and GI status, detoxification status, and neurological indicators.

Essential Amino Acids (10):

• Arginine
• Histidine
• Isoleucine
• Leucine
• Lysine
• Methionine
• Phenylalanine
• Threonine
• Tryptophan
• Valine

Essential Amino Acid Derivatives (3):

• Glycine
• Serine
• Tyrosine

Ammonia/Energy Metabolism (7):

• α-Aminoadipic Acid
• Asparagine
• Aspartic Acid
• Citrulline
• Glutamic Acid
• Glutamine
• Ornithine

Sulfur Metabolism (3):

• Cystine
• Cystathionine
• Homocystine

Additional Metabolites (10):

• α-Amino-N-Butyric Acid
• Alanine
• β-alanine
• β-Aminoisobutyric Acid
• Ethanolamine
• Hydroxylysine
• 1-methylhistidine
• 3-methylhistidine
• Phosphoethanolamine
• Proline
• Sarcosine

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Organic Acids (23)

The term “organic acid” refers to a broad class of compounds used in basic metabolic processes of the body.  Testing for organic acids is useful in determining special nutrient requirements of individuals as well as in the identification of the source of toxicants from the environment and the gut.

• Adipic Acid
• Arabiinose
• Benzoic
• Benzoic-Hippuric Acids Ratio
• Cis-Aconitic Acid
• Citric Acid
• Dihydroxyphenylpropionic Acid
• Fumaric Acid
• Glutaric Acid
• Hippuric
• Homovanillic Acid
• Isocitric Acid
• Kynurenic Acid
• Lactic Acid
• Malonic Acid
• Orotic Acid
• Phenylacetic Acid
• Pyroglutamic Acid
• Pyruvic Acid
• Suberic Acid
• Succinic Acid
• Vanilmandelic Acid
• a-Ketoglutaric Acid

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Vitamins (20)

There is scientific evidence confirming that vitamin deficiencies are associated with disease processes and overall health. These deficiencies can suppress immune function and contribute to such chronic degenerative processes as arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Identifying these deficiencies can help the practitioner in developing appropriate treatment plans. Journal of the American Medical Association (June 19, 2002-Vol 287, No 23).

Fat Soluble Vitamins (7):

• Vitamin D
• Cholecalciferol D2
• Erocalociferol D3
• Alpha Tocopheral
• Vitamin A
• Beta-Carotine
• Vitamin K

B Vitamins (7):

• Thiamine (B1)
• Riboflavin (B2)
• Niacin (B3)
• Pantothenic Acid (B5)
• Pyridoxine (B6)
• Cobalamin (B12)
• Tetrahydrobiopterin

Others (6):

• Folic Acid
• Ascorbic Acid
• Dehydrascorbic Acid
• Carnitine
• CoEnzyeme Q-10
• Lipoic Acid

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Nutrient and Toxic Elements (includes minerals) – essential, uncertain, toxic or potentially toxic

Accurate measurement of nutrients and elements is an essential tool in managing positive health outcomes. Deficiencies are associated with a variety of health concerns including Weak Bones, Fatigue and Decreased Immune Response.   However the same minerals can be toxic or potentially toxic, causing decreased or non-existent function in body systems, including death in extreme circumstances.

Major Elements (5):

• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Phosphorous

Trace Elements (9):

• Iron
• Zinc
• Copper
• Magnanese
• Iodine
• Selenium
• Moybdenem
• Chromium
• Cobalt

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Toxic Metals (19)

Identifying chronic toxic element exposure assists Practitioners in effectively monitoring the progress of detoxification regimens and nutrient element status of their patients. Heavy metal toxicity has been shown to affect many health concerns including Energy levels, Reproductive function, Cancer risk, Neurological function and Degenerative conditions.

• Aluminum
• Antimony
• Aresenic
• Barium
• Beryllium
• Cadmium
• Cobalt
• Copper
• Lead
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Nickel
• Selenium
• Silver
• Thallium
• Uranium
• Vanadium
• Zinc

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Gastrointestinal Function – Intestinal Periability Test (leaky Gut Syndrome)

Gastrointestinal Function testing offers a non-invasive means of testing for bacteria in the digestive tract.  While bacteria is needed for proper function in the GI tract, an imbalance in that bacteria can result in bloating, gas, diarrhea, irregularity, and abdominal pain. GI testing in conjunction with other testing and symptom evaluation can help the practitioner evaluate and diagnose possible causes.

• Benzoate
• Hippurate
• Phenylacetate
• Phenypropionate
• P-Hydroxyphenylacetic
• Ticaballylate
• D-Lactate
• D-Arabinitol
• Dihydroxyphenylpropriate

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Hormones (31)

Hormone production is an essential body function and hormone imbalances are a leading cause for chronic health issues including weight gain, fatigue, irritability, infertility, mood swings, loss of libido (sex drive), and depression. Accurate measurement of hormone levels is essential for diagnosis and treatment in conditions of the endocrine system.

Estrogens(7):

• Esterone
• Estradiol
• 2-Hydroxyesterone
• 16a-Hydroxyesterone
• 4-Hydroxyesterone
• 2-Methozyesterone
• 2-Methoxyestradiol

Progesterone(1):

• Pregnanediol

Androgens(6):

• DHEA
• Testosterone
• 5a-Androstanediol
• 5b-Androstanediol
• Androsterone
• Etiocholanolone

Glucocorticoids(6):

• Pregnaetriol
• Cortisone
• Cortisol
• Tetrahydrocortison
• 11b-Hydroxyandrosterone
• 11b-Hydroxyethiocholanolone

Mineral Corticoids(4):

• Aldosterone
• Allo-tetrahydrocortisol
• Tetrahydrocorticosterone
• 11-Dehdro-Tetrahydrocorticosterone

Oestrogen Metabolites(2):

• 16a-hydrocyoestrone
• 2-dydroxyoesterone

Bone Resorption:

• More Information Coming Soon

Neurotansmitter Metabolism (5):

• Vanillylmandelic
• Homovanillate
• 5-hydroxyindolacetate
• Kynurenate
• Quinolinate

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Toxicants

Household pesticides can be hazardous to the neurological development of children and may increase the risk of developing cancers and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Forty organophosphate pesticides are registered for use in the United States. Your local hardware store sells some of these products under the trade names Malathion®, Diazinon®, Sevin® Dust, and Baygon®. Others are used in commercial farms and for insect control. Most exposure occurs via the food supply although contact can also occur when people work directly with these chemicals.

• Atrazaine
• Atazaine Mercapturate
• Diethylthiophosphate
• Diethylthiphoshate
• Dimethyldithiphosphat
• Dimethylthiophoshat

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Oxidant Stress

• More Information Coming Soon

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Genomics

•  More Information Coming Soon

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Prescription and Illicit Drugs

• As per current testing

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