Functional medicine&Women's health

Functional medicine testing is a comprehensive, individualised approach that seeks to identify the root causes of health issues rather than merely diagnosing disease or managing symptoms.

Comprehensive Blood Panels

These panels go beyond routine blood work, evaluating a wide range of markers such as:

Inflammatory markers (e.g., hs-CRP)
Full cholesterol and lipid profiles
Blood sugar and insulin resistance markers (e.g., fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin)
Liver and kidney function tests
Thyroid function (including antibodies)
Homocysteine
Nutrient levels (e.g., vitamin D, B12, ferritin, zinc, RBC magnesium)

Hormone Testing

Functional medicine often utilises advanced hormone testing, including:

Sex hormones (estradiol, progesterone, testosterone)
Adrenal hormones (cortisol, DHEA-S)
Thyroid hormones (TSH, T4, T3, antibodies)
Tests may use blood, saliva, or urine (e.g., DUTCH test for comprehensive hormone metabolites)

Genetic Testing

Nutritional and Mineral Panels

Evaluates genetic predispositions affecting nutrient metabolism, detoxification, and disease risk (e.g., Nutrigenomix® for personalised nutrition guidance)

These assess deficiencies or imbalances in:

Vitamins (D, B12, folate, etc.)
Minerals (iron, magnesium, zinc, etc.)
Coenzyme Q10 and other micronutrients

Digestive and Gut Health Testing

Advanced stool tests (e.g., GI-MAP®, GI-Effects®) and breath tests (for SIBO) evaluate:

Gut microbiome composition
Inflammatory markers
Digestive enzyme function
Presence of pathogens or dysbiosis

Food Sensitivity and Allergy Testing

Tests like the Mediator Release Test (MRT®) identify immune-mediated food sensitivities that may contribute to systemic inflammation or chronic symptoms.

Organic Acids Testing (OAT)

Environmental Toxins

Urine-based tests that provide insights into:

Metabolic pathways
Mitochondrial function
Oxidative stress
Detoxification capacity

Heavy metals, pesticides

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The Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle

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