10 Most Important Tests in One (Most Popular Test - Best for Overall Health Exam)

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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Fasting Required: Yes 10-12 hours
Specimen: Blood
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Results: Average processing time 7-10 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

Special Instructions: Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.

Description: 10 most important tests people over 40 should take each year.

Panel Includes:
Comprehensives Wellness Profile (CWP):

• Lipids: This is a group of simple blood tests that reveal important information about the types, amount and distribution of the various types of fats (lipids) in the bloodstream. Includes Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, LDL (bad) Cholesterol, Risk Ratio (good to total), and Triglycerides.
   

• Complete Blood Count (CBC's) Differential and Platelets: It is a blood test that checks hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Used as a broad screening test to check for such disorders as anemia, infection, and many other diseases. Changing levels of red or white blood cells can indicate disease or infection and are very helpful in a health screening.
   

• Fluids and Electrolytes: Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge. They are in your blood, urine and body fluids. Maintaining the right balance of electrolytes helps your body's blood chemistry, muscle action and other processes. Sodium, potassium, chlorine, and carbon dioxide are all electrolytes. You get them from the foods you eat and the fluids you drink.
  
  Levels of electrolytes in your body can become too low or too high. That can happen when the amount of water in your body changes, causing dehydration or overhydration. Causes include some medicines, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating or kidney problems. Problems most often occur with levels of sodium, potassium or calcium. It includes: Chloride, Potassium, Sodium and Carbon Dioxide.
   

• TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced in the pituitary gland and stimulates the production of thyroid hormones. TSH helps identify an underactive or overactive thyroid state.
   

• Liver: The liver panel includes several blood tests measuring specific proteins and liver enzymes in the blood. This combination of blood tests is designed to give you a complete picture of the state of your liver and help detect liver disease and measure potential liver damage. Some of the blood tests are associated with the integrity of the liver cells (i.e. ALT), some with liver function (i.e. albumin) and some with disease linked to the biliary system (i.e. alkaline phosphatase). Includes: Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Transaminase (ALT or SGPT), Aspartate Transaminase (AST or SGOT), Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, LDH, Total Globulin, Albumin/Globulin Ration and GGT.
  
  Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: Also known as the "sunshine vitamin" because the body manufactures the vitamin after being exposed to sunshine. Ten to 15 minutes of sunshine 3 times weekly is enough to produce the body's requirement of vitamin D. Needed for strong bones and teeth, Vitamin D helps your body absorb the amount of calcium it needs. It also has other roles in the body, including modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and reduction of inflammation. There are associations between low Vitamin D levels and peripheral vascular disease, certain cancers, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile diabetes, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease.
  
  Ferritin: Composed of iron and protein, Ferritin is a storehouse for iron in the body. Measurement provides an accurate picture of how much iron you have available in reserve. Low Ferritin is a sign of iron deficiency. Ferritin is high with inflammation, infection, liver disease, iron overload, certain amends and certain cancers (leukemia and lymphoma).
  
  C-Reactive Protein, Cardiac (CRP,hs): A critical component of the immune system and can be predictive of future risk of heart attack, stroke, sudden cardiac death, and the development of peripheral arterial disease. Individuals with elevated levels of CRP have a risk about 2 to 3 times higher than the risk of those with low levels.
  
  Testosterone, Total & Free: Testosterone is a hormone that causes male characteristics. The blood level is used by men to investigate abnormal sexual development and sexual dysfunction. Small amounts are produced in women's ovaries and levels are tested to evaluate virilization.
  
  DHEA,s: DHEA-S is the child hormone of DHEA and serves as a building block for making the male sex hormone testosterone and the female sex hormone estrogen. DHEA-s concentrations peak after puberty and then the levels tend to decline with age. Adrenal tumors, cancers, and adrenal hyperplasia can lead to the overproduction of DHEA-s. The rate of secretion of DHEA-S into the blood stream is only slightly more than the rate observed for DHEA.
  
  Estradiol (E2): Estradiol, also known as E2, is the most active of the estrogens. For women, it is important to look at the relationship between estradiol and progesterone in evaluating menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood disorders, and aging skin. In men, high levels of estradiol are associated with abdominal fat, enlargement of the prostate and cardiovascular risk. In both men and women, low levels of estradiol are associated with osteoporosis.
  
  Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c): This non-fasting test, also known as A1c, HbA1c, Glycohemoglobin, or Glycated hemoglobin, indicates how well you have controlled your diabetes over the last few months. Even though you may have some very high or very low blood glucose values, Hemoglobin A1C will give you a picture of the average amount of glucose in your blood over that time period. While the Hemoglobin A1C is the standard tool to determine blood sugar control for patients with diabetes, it is not a substitute for daily, routine blood glucose testing.
  
  Progesterone: Progesterone balances and offsets the powerful effects of estrogen. An imbalance between progesterone and estrogen can cause weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, migraines, and even more debilitating conditions such as cancer, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and osteoporosis in women. In men, the imbalance can cause weight gain, loss of libido and prostate enlargement.
  
  Homocysteine: Homocysteine is an amino acid that plays a role in destroying the lining of your artery walls, promoting the formation of blood clots, and also accelerates the buildup of scar tissue. High levels may increase the chance of heart disease and stroke, especially if you have other risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, or family history.

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​Comprehensive Male Hormone Test​

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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​Fasting Required: Yes - 10 to 12 hours
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

Special Instructions: Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.

Tests Included:

Description: The CWP is the #1 ordered test - year after year! Over 50 individual laboratory tests screen for cardiovascular risk, major organ function, anemia, diabetes, infection, blood disease and other indications of illness.

This panel is routinely ordered as a part of an annual exam. It includes:

Lipids: This is a group of simple blood tests that reveal important information about the types, amount and distribution of the various types of fats (lipids) in the bloodstream. Includes Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, LDL (bad) Cholesterol, Risk Ratio (good to total), and Triglycerides.

Complete Blood Count (CBC's) Differential and Platelets: It is a blood test that checks hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Used as a broad screening test to check for such disorders as anemia, infection, and many other diseases. Changing levels of red or white blood cells can indicate disease or infection and are very helpful in a health screening.

Fluids and Electrolytes: Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge. They are in your blood, urine and body fluids. Maintaining the right balance of electrolytes helps your body's blood chemistry, muscle action and other processes. Sodium, potassium, chlorine, and carbon dioxide are all electrolytes. You get them from the foods you eat and the fluids you drink.

Levels of electrolytes in your body can become too low or too high. That can happen when the amount of water in your body changes, causing dehydration or overhydration. Causes include some medicines, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating or kidney problems. Problems most often occur with levels of sodium, potassium or calcium. It includes: Chloride, Potassium, Sodium and Carbon Dioxide.

TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced in the pituitary gland and stimulates the production of thyroid hormones. TSH helps identify an underactive or overactive thyroid state.

Liver: The liver panel includes several blood tests measuring specific proteins and liver enzymes in the blood. This combination of blood tests is designed to give you a complete picture of the state of your liver and help detect liver disease and measure potential liver damage. Some of the blood tests are associated with the integrity of the liver cells (i.e. ALT), some with liver function (i.e. albumin) and some with disease linked to the biliary system (i.e. alkaline phosphatase). Includes: Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Transaminase (ALT or SGPT), Aspartate Transaminase (AST or SGOT), Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, LDH, Total Globulin, Albumin/Globulin Ration and GGT.

Kidney: This basic metabolic panel is a group of blood tests that provides information about your body’s metabolism. This test is done to evaluate kidney function, blood acid/base balance, blood sugar levels. It includes Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, eGFR, and Uric Acid.

Glucose: Changes in blood glucose are a good indicator of metabolic function and can help detect diseases like diabetes mellitus. Since diabetes is the most common cause of kidney disease in adults, it is important to monitor for this disorder when evaluating kidney function.

Mineral and Bone: In addition to its mechanical functions, the bone is a reservoir for minerals (a "metabolic" function). The bone stores 99% of the body's calcium and 85% of the phosphorus. It is very important to keep the blood level of calcium within a narrow range. If blood calcium gets too high or too low, the muscles and nerves will not function. In times of need, for example, during pregnancy, calcium can be removed from the bones. It includes: Total Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus.

Testosterone Totat, Free and Bioavailable:Free and bioavailable testosterone testing is indicated when the total testosterone is near the lower limit of the adult male reference range, and diagnosis of hypogonadism is being considered in men and mild hyperandrogenism is being considered in women. In boys of pubertal age, free and bioavailable testosterone levels may be a better indicator of hypogonadism than total testosterone levels. Low concentrations of the free and bioavailable forms may indicate delayed puberty.

Typically, free and bioavailable testosterone levels parallel the total testosterone level. However, this may not be the case when sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) concentration is affected by certain medical conditions or medicines, including: Liver disease and severe systemic illnesses, Inherited abnormalities in SHBG, Treatment with corticosteroids or sex steroids, eg, oral conjugated estrogen. Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may have insulin resistance that is associated with low levels of SHBG. In this circumstance, free and bioavailable testosterone may be elevated more than the total testosterone level.

Estradiol: Estradiol is a form of estrogen, necessary for many processes in the body. Estradiol is a female sex hormone that is involved in the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system.

DHEA,s: A precursor for the sex steroids including estrogen and testosterone. Also plays an important role in immune function and stress response.

FSH & LH: The amounts of FSH and other hormones (luteinizing hormone, progesterone, and estrogen) are measured in both a man and a woman to determine infertility. The FSH level may help determine whether male or female sex organs (testicles or ovaries) are properly functioning.

Prolactin: Secreted by the pituitary gland. There are only two major functions of prolactin: to induce milk production and to develop nerve cells. Higher levels of prolactin have been associated with tumors involving the lungs, the pituitary gland, and the kidneys.

Insulin: Laboratory tests help evaluate insulin production, diagnose an insulinoma (insulin-producing pancreatic islet cell tumor), and to help determine the cause of hypoglycemia. Often ordered with other diabetes testing.

SHBG: A glycoprotein that binds to sex hormones, specifically testosterone and estradiol.

PSA: The prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a protein made only in the prostate gland. PSA is produced by normal, abnormal and cancerous prostatic tissue. The PSA blood test is an accurate measure of this amount. The theory is that cancer causes more of the protein to be made and leaked into the blood than normal prostate tissue. PSA is now used for assisting in the diagnosis and monitoring of prostatic carcinoma.

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Comprehensive Female Hormone Test

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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​Fasting Required: Yes, 10-12 hours
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

Special Instructions: Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.

Tests Included:
Description: The CWP is the #1 ordered test - year after year! Over 50 individual laboratory tests screen for cardiovascular risk, major organ function, anemia, diabetes, infection, blood disease and other indications of illness.

This panel is routinely ordered as a part of an annual exam. It includes:

Lipids: This is a group of simple blood tests that reveal important information about the types, amount and distribution of the various types of fats (lipids) in the bloodstream. Includes Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, LDL (bad) Cholesterol, Risk Ratio (good to total), and Triglycerides.

Complete Blood Count (CBC's) Differential and Platelets: It is a blood test that checks hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets. Used as a broad screening test to check for such disorders as anemia, infection, and many other diseases. Changing levels of red or white blood cells can indicate disease or infection and are very helpful in a health screening.

Fluids and Electrolytes: Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge. They are in your blood, urine and body fluids. Maintaining the right balance of electrolytes helps your body's blood chemistry, muscle action and other processes. Sodium, potassium, chlorine, and carbon dioxide are all electrolytes. You get them from the foods you eat and the fluids you drink.
Levels of electrolytes in your body can become too low or too high. That can happen when the amount of water in your body changes, causing dehydration or overhydration. Causes include some medicines, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating or kidney problems. Problems most often occur with levels of sodium, potassium or calcium. It includes: Chloride, Potassium, Sodium and Carbon Dioxide.

TSH: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced in the pituitary gland and stimulates the production of thyroid hormones. TSH helps identify an underactive or overactive thyroid state.

Liver: The liver panel includes several blood tests measuring specific proteins and liver enzymes in the blood. This combination of blood tests is designed to give you a complete picture of the state of your liver and help detect liver disease and measure potential liver damage. Some of the blood tests are associated with the integrity of the liver cells (i.e. ALT), some with liver function (i.e. albumin) and some with disease linked to the biliary system (i.e. alkaline phosphatase). Includes: Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Transaminase (ALT or SGPT), Aspartate Transaminase (AST or SGOT), Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, LDH, Total Globulin, Albumin/Globulin Ration and GGT.

Kidney: This basic metabolic panel is a group of blood tests that provides information about your body’s metabolism. This test is done to evaluate kidney function, blood acid/base balance, blood sugar levels. It includes Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, BUN/Creatinine Ratio, eGFR, and Uric Acid.

Glucose: Changes in blood glucose are a good indicator of metabolic function and can help detect diseases like diabetes mellitus. Since diabetes is the most common cause of kidney disease in adults, it is important to monitor for this disorder when evaluating kidney function.

Mineral and Bone: In addition to its mechanical functions, the bone is a reservoir for minerals (a "metabolic" function). The bone stores 99% of the body's calcium and 85% of the phosphorus. It is very important to keep the blood level of calcium within a narrow range. If blood calcium gets too high or too low, the muscles and nerves will not function. In times of need, for example, during pregnancy, calcium can be removed from the bones. It includes: Total Iron, Calcium, and Phosphorus.

Testosterone Total, Free and Bioavailable: Free and bioavailable testosterone testing is indicated when the total testosterone is near the lower limit of the adult male reference range, and diagnosis of hypogonadism is being considered in men and mild hyperandrogenism is being considered in women. In boys of pubertal age, free and bioavailable testosterone levels may be a better indicator of hypogonadism than total testosterone levels. Low concentrations of the free and bioavailable forms may indicate delayed puberty.

Typically, free and bioavailable testosterone levels parallel the total testosterone level. However, this may not be the case when sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) concentration is affected by certain medical conditions or medicines, including: Liver disease and severe systemic illnesses, Inherited abnormalities in SHBG, Treatment with corticosteroids or sex steroids, eg, oral conjugated estrogen. Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may have insulin resistance that is associated with low levels of SHBG. In this circumstance, free and bioavailable testosterone may be elevated more than the total testosterone level.

Estradiol: Estradiol is a form of estrogen, necessary for many processes in the body. Estradiol is a female sex hormone that is involved in the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system.

DHEA,s: A precursor for the sex steroids including estrogen and testosterone. Also plays an important role in immune function and stress response.

FSH & LH: The amounts of FSH and other hormones (luteinizing hormone, progesterone, and estrogen) are measured in both a man and a woman to determine infertility. The FSH level may help determine whether male or female sex organs (testicles or ovaries) are properly functioning.

Prolactin: Secreted by the pituitary gland. There are only two major functions of prolactin: to induce milk production and to develop nerve cells. Higher levels of prolactin have been associated with tumors involving the lungs, the pituitary gland, and the kidneys.

Insulin: Laboratory tests help evaluate insulin production, diagnose an insulinoma (insulin-producing pancreatic islet cell tumor), and to help determine the cause of hypoglycemia. Often ordered with other diabetes testing.

SHBG: A glycoprotein that binds to sex hormones, specifically testosterone and estradiol.

Progesterone: Progesterone balances and offsets the powerful effects of estrogen. An imbalance between progesterone and estrogen can cause weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, depression, migraines, and even more debilitating conditions such as cancer, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and osteoporosis in women. In men, the imbalance can cause weight gain, loss of libido and prostate enlargement.

 

Comprehensive Stress, Mood  & Metabolism Test (Most Popular At-Home Test)

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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​​It’s absolutely vital that you know exactly what your hormone levels are as you age. Plus, if you’re dealing with any type of lowered mood, metabolism or mojo this is the time to get tested. If your goal is losing weight, we want you to know that it has less to do with daily caloric intake or how much you exercise and everything to do with hormone balance, cortisol levels and metabolism.

Add hidden inflammation to the list and it’s little wonder why you haven’t been able to lose weight and keep it off! This easy, at-home lab test measures your levels of thyroid, adrenal output, and hormones. Plus, we’ll assess how well your blood sugar levels are being managed and where your vitamin D levels are at for optimal health, longevity & immunity!

Collection Method: Saliva & Finger Prick

Previously the Thyroid + Adrenal Hormone Test

*New York State law prohibits shipment of lab products to New York.

*EquiLife has temporarily suspended lab sales into the State of Washington through October 31, 2024.

 

Product Description

There’s no doubt about it that everyone’s hormones play a pivotal role in how they feel as they age. The problem is that being a bit too high or too low can send you into a spiral of low mood, mojo, and metabolism.

The other issue is that even if your hormones are in the right lab range, they must be in the right ratio with their counter balancing hormone (Ie. estrogen dominance or elevated venting cortisol).
For all these reasons and more, we can’t recommend enough discovering your own levels of healthy hormones and the other cofactors that allow you to live a life full of passion, energy, and vitality!

Do You Suffer From

• Low Energy

• Low Mood

• Low Libido

• Weight gain

• Puffiness

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Brain Fog

• Thinning, Brittle Hair

For better or worse, the truth is that our weight can dictate how we feel about ourselves and our health.
Additionally, too much extra weight can put stress on our bodies in many other ways, making it that much more important to find real answers to your weight loss questions.
 

WHAT IS MEASURED

As you get older, your levels of estradiol, progesterone and testosterone fluctuate which can lead to weight gain in hips, thighs and breasts. Your metabolism slows, your body doesn’t burn calories as fast.

This easy, at-home Functional Medicine lab test measures hormones and metabolism to give you a full picture of how your hormones are stealing your weight loss ability. 

The results in each of these areas will be able to provide the full picture of what hormone imbalances may be occuring and will be the key pieces to the puzzle when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off for good.

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HOW THE TEST WORKS 

Allow approximately 3 weeks once you’ve returned your sample for the lab to process your results.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Each lab test comes complete with everything you need to easily take your test at home and at your convenience.

No More Guesswork

Rather than other at-home tests that make you guess at the results, our health coaches take the time to assess your results and go over them with you step by step. And you can feel confident that supplements, diet and lifestyle changes we recommend are the right ones for your body and your health goals.
 

THE EQUILIFE DIFFERENCE

When it comes to understanding your health challenges at the deepest root cause, you deserve a resource you can trust.
We use only the most premier, independent laboratories who specialize in Functional Medicine testing, ensuring accuracy and results.

Each test result is reviewed by our trained Medical Director and signed off on by Dr. Cabral himself.

Please Note: Lab Tests Must Be Submitted Within Six Months Of Purchase

EquiLife does not provide medical advice, treatment or diagnosis. For more information, please see our Disclaimer here.

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Comprehensive Food Sensitivity IgG Test (At-Home test)

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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Even with a healthy diet, it's possible for your body to exhibit an IgG reaction food sensitivity to certain foods. Unlike typical food allergies, looking at IgG reactions can single out specific proteins in foods that are causing health issues due to hidden immune reactions 24 - 72 hours after you eat. If you are experiencing symptoms like skin issues, digestive distress, bloating, irregular mood, and more could be related to the most common foods you eat. This Introductory Food Sensitivity at-home lab will test your body's response to the top 5 food offenders, including Gliadin (Gluten), Cow's Milk, Egg White, Almonds, and Chicken. By taking this test you will be taking the first step to uncover whether these popular foods could be causing unwanted health concerns.

• Please be sure to collect and return your sample within 14 days of receipt of your lab test. All lab tests expire within 6 months of purchase

• New York State law prohibits shipment of lab products to New York

• EquiLife has temporarily suspended lab sales into the State of Washington through August 31, 2024.

Test Type:

Blood

Target Top Sensitivities

Having an IgG food sensitivity is very different from having a food allergy. Where a food allergy test looks for severe, life-threatening or immediate food reactions, an IgG food sensitivity test looks for a specific protein in common foods that may be causing hidden immune reactions 24 - 72 hours after eating. If you're experiencing persistent health issues, it may be due to ongoing food sensitivities, that when left unaddressed can lead to digestive issues, skin rashes, headaches and much more.

Gliadin (gluten), cow's milk, egg white, almonds, and chicken are among the top 5 food sensitivities people experience, often due to the frequency they are consumed. By completing this simple introductory at-home lab test, you will have an amazing starting point when it comes to understanding which foods (even healthy ones) that you may be sensitive to. From there you can come up with a plan to eliminate a smaller number of foods and begin to alleviate your symptoms.

Do You Suffer From?

Skin Issues or Rashes

GI Distress

Body Stiffness or Pain

Headaches

Irregular Mood

Muscle Weakness

At-Home Lab Benefits

By taking this test, you will be provided an incredible starting point when it comes to the information you need to resolve your food-related health concerns. By uncovering your sensitivity (optimal, low, moderate or high) to the top 5 food offenders, you will be empowered with the information needed to overcome troublesome symptoms and rebalance your body. Along with your lab results will be a video by Dr. Cabral which provides you with a detailed explanation.

Optimal Digestion

Promote Clear Skin

Boost Energy & Mood

Support Healthy Inflammation

Balance Inflammation

What is Measured

IgG Antibody Reactions

Measurement of IgG antibodies goes above and beyond typical food allergy tests since it pinpoints the foods causing hidden immune reactions 24 - 72 hours after you ingest the food.

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Comprehensive Results

Each EquiLife at-home lab test provides robust information on your health.

In-Depth Insight

EquiLife labs are designed to provide detailed and thorough information so that you can understand your health at the deepest level, allowing you to finally get to the root cause of your biggest health concerns.

Actionable Information

Testing takes the guesswork out of your health and empowers you to make informed choices about your health. Along with your lab results will be a video by Dr. Cabral which provides you with a detailed explanation.

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Comprehensive Heavy Metal Test (At-Home Test)

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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The reason why this lab is so helpful is because it assesses an often overlooked area of your health-minerals.
Your minerals levels include your electrolytes which provide you with the energy you need to get through your busy day, as well as buffer the effects of stress. No test is better at assessing these levels or looking at potential heavy metal toxicity than the Complete Minerals & Metal Test.

Collection Method: Hair Sample

Previously Known as Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Test (HTMA)

*New York State law prohibits shipment of lab products to New York.

*EquiLife has temporarily suspended lab sales into the State of Washington through October 31, 2024.

   

Product Description

If someone tells us they are stressed, tired, anxious, and overwhelmed this is the first test we reach for.

The reason for this is that if you are not balanced when it comes to your electrolyte and mineral levels you will not be able to adequately deal with stress in your life.
This is the test that will enable you to see how well your nervous system is handling stress, what stage of adrenal dysfunction you may be in, what your mineral reserves are like, and if you’re dealing with higher levels of toxic heavy metals.
Do You Suffer From

• High Stress

• Anxiety

• Overwhelm

• Learning Disabilities (Children)

• Mood disturbances

• Highs/Low in energy

• Headaches

• Skin rashes

• Tingling/numbness

• Poor sleep

For heavy metal toxicity, arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury are among four of the most common heavy metals that cause health related issues. What’s worse is that exposure can happen in our daily life, even coming from skin and cosmetic products approved to put on our bodies!
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WHAT IS TESTED

Exposure to high concentrations of heavy metals are possible from the food you eat, air or water pollution, any medicines you take or even food containers with an improper coating. 
Mineral imbalances can also impact your overall good health. In fact, imbalances of minerals like iron, magnesium and potassium can not only cause fatigue but could possibly be an indicator of more serious medical issues later in life.

This test will help you discover the early warning signs of heavy metal toxicity and potential mineral deficiencies through a simple hair sample, proven to be an accurate method of measurement.

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HOW THE TEST WORKS

Allow approximately 3 weeks once you’ve returned your sample for the lab to process your results.

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Each lab test comes complete with everything you need to easily take your test at home and at your convenience

No More Guesswork

Rather than other at-home tests that make you guess at the results, our health coaches take the time to assess your results and go over them with you step by step. And you can feel confident the supplements, diet and lifestyle changes we recommend are the right ones for your body and your health goals.

 

THE EQUILIFE DIFFERENCE

When it comes to understanding your health challenges at the deepest root cause, you deserve a resource you can trust.
We use only the most premier, independent laboratories who specialize in Functional Medicine testing, ensuring accuracy and results.

Each test result is reviewed by our trained Medical Director and signed off on by Dr. Cabral himself.

Please Note: Lab Tests Must Be Submitted Within Six Months Of Purchase

EquiLife does not provide medical advice, treatment or diagnosis. For more information, please see our Disclaimer here.

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Comprehensive Leaky Gut Test (At-Home)

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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The Gut Barrier Panel tests for key markers involved with regulating intestinal barrier function to determine if leaky gut may be a concern: Zonulin, Occludin, and Candida albicans.

*NEW* Now contains LPS (Lipopolysaccharides), an additional marker used to evaluate intestinal integrity, at no additional cost!

The Gut Barrier Panel tests for key markers involved with regulating intestinal barrier function to determine if leaky gut may be a concern: Zonulin, Occludin, and Candida albicans.

A healthy intestinal lining provides a critical barrier to inflammatory substances, toxins, pathogenic microorganisms, and undigested proteins. When the intestinal lining does not function optimally, it becomes more permeable, increasing the risk of unwanted substances entering circulation, leading to inflammation, excess immune reactivity, and other health concerns. Diminished intestinal barrier function and excess permeability is often referred to as “leaky gut”.

The Gut Barrier Panel provides a simple way to assess the functional integrity of your gut lining, by measuring your immune system’s response to key markers involved with intestinal permeability.

IgG(1-4)/C3d and IgA(1-2) antibody responses are measured for the following markers:

Candida albicans

Immune response toward Candida albicans may indicate some degree of heightened intestinal permeability. It can be an early sign of leaky gut issues.

Zonulin

Zonulin is a protein involved with regulation of intestinal permeability via its effects on intercellular tight junctions. Positive reactivity toward zonulin, suggests excess gut permeability leading to increased zonulin uptake into circulation. Typically, it reflects an intermediate level of leaky gut issues.

Occludin

Occludin is an enzyme involved with stabilization of intestinal tight junctions. As occludin does not typically enter circulation, positive reactivity toward occludin suggests a deterioration of tight junctions, allowing occludin to enter circulation. Typically, it reflects a later stage and/or chronic leaky gut situation.

LPS (Lipopolysaccharides)

LPS (Lipopolysaccharides) are a major structural component found in the outer membrane of pathogenic gram-negative bacteria within in the intestinal wall. When LPS enters the bloodstream, it triggers a release of inflammatory cytokines, and can create damage in the gut lining. Positive reactivity towards LPS suggests a weakened intestinal barrier - IgG positivity can signify long-term chronic exposure, while IgA positivity can indicate damage and inflammation at the intestinal wall.

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Comprehensive Parasite, Bacteria & Yeast Stool Test (At-Home)

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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Note: This is a home collection test kit that will be mailed to you.

Fasting Required: No
Lab: Doctor's Data
Specimen: Stool
Results: Average processing time 6-8 business days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

Special Instructions:
2 weeks before collection discontinue the following: Antibiotics, antiparasitics, antifungals, or probiotic supplements, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and Bismuth.
2 days before collection discontinue the following: Aspirin and other NSAIDs, digestive enzymes, laxatives (particularly mineral oil, castor oil, and glycerin enemas/suppositories), activated charcoal, betaine HCl, antacids or bentonite clay.
Do not collect samples when there is active bleeding from hemorrhoids or menstruation. Wait at least 4 weeks from a colonoscopy or barium enema before collecting.
Do not contaminate the stool with urine or water.
Store specimen in refrigerator prior to shipping. Do not freeze.
If performing the three-day collection, the stool specimens must be collected on three separate days. It is preferable, but not necessary, to collect on consecutive days but the final collection must be made within seven days of the first.
Please note: Parasites do not drop with every stool passing.
Description: The CPP profile is an important tool for identifying imbalances in intestinal microflora. It includes comprehensive bacteriology and yeast cultures to identify the presence of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora including Clostridium species, and dysbiotic flora, as well as detection of infectious pathogens and parasites by PCR and other gold standard methods. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing to prescriptive and natural agents is also performed for appropriate cultured bacterial and fungal species at no additional charge. Parasitology testing can include one-, two- or three-day collection, based on practitioner preference.
Kit includes a one-, two- or three-day parasitology collection option and is up to the discretion of patient/practitioner preference.

 

Results Include:
Bacteriology Culture Expected/Beneficial flora Commensal (Imbalanced) flora Dysbiotic flora
Yeast Culture Normal flora Dysbiotic flora
Viruses Adenovirus F40/41 Norovirus GI/GII Rotavirus A
Pathogenic Bacteria Campylobacter (C. jejuni, C. Coli and C. lari) Clostridioides difficile (Toxin A/B) Escherichia coli O157 Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) lt/st Salmonella spp. Shiga-like toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stx1/stx2 Shigella (S. boydii, S. Flexneri & S. dysenteriae) Vibrio cholerae
Parasites Cryptosporidium (C. parvum and C. hominis) Entamoeba histolytica Giardia duodenalis (AKA intestinalis & lamblia)
Protozoa Balantidium coli Blastocystis spp Chilomastix mesnili Dientamoeba fragilis Entamoeba coli Entamoeba histolytica/dispar Entamoeba hartmanni Entamoeba polecki Endolimax nana Enteromonas hominis Giardia duodenalis Iodamoeba butschlii Isospora belli oocysts Pentatrichomonas hominis Retortamonas intestinalis
Nematodes - Roundworms Ascaris lumbricoides eggs Capillaria philippinesis eggs Capillaria hepatica eggs Enterobius vermcularis eggs Hookworm eggs Strongyloides stercoralis Trichuris trichiura eggs
Cestodes - Tapeworms Diphyllobothrium latum eggs Dipylidium caninum eggs Hymenolepis diminuta eggs Hymenolepis nana eggs Taenia eggs
Trematodes - Flukes: Clonorchis sinensis eggs Fasciola hepatica/Fasciolopsis buski Paragonimus westermani eggs Heterophyes heterophyes
Other Markers RBC WBC Muscle Fibers Vegetable Fibers Charcot-Leyden Crystals Pollen Ova and Parasites
Macroscopic Appearance Bacterial Susceptibilities Yeast Susceptibilities
Additional Biomarkers Available for add-on at additional cost:
Comp. Clostridium Culture Macroscopic Examination

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Comprehensive Mold Exposure Test (At-Home)

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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Concerned with mold exposure? The Mold Exposure Mycotoxin panel helps determine the body’s mold exposure by measuring urinary mycotoxins.

Mycotoxins are substances produced by mold associated with a variety of potential health complications. Exposure to mycotoxins occurs through food supply due to mold contamination as well as through environmental exposure in buildings with mold, often related to water damage. Urinary mycotoxins reflect excretion of these substances and help indicate the body’s recent exposure to mold.

Common complaints related to mold exposure include respiratory and sinus concerns, cognitive dysfunction, neurological issues, fatigue, changes in mood and more.

Mold is a key element of indoor air contamination that few people understand; yet, is a widespread issue that affects quality-of-life for many. What many people also don't realize is that mold can make you extremely sick. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), all molds have the potential to cause ill health.1

Our food supply is another primary source of mycotoxin exposure. Even when eating a healthy diet, mycotoxin exposure can occur:

According to the World Health Organization (WHO):

“[Mold] growth can occur either before harvest or after harvest, during storage, on/in the food itself often under warm, damp and humid conditions. Most mycotoxins are chemically stable and survive food processing.”2

“Exposure to mycotoxins needs to be kept as low as possible to protect the people. Mycotoxins not only pose a risk to both human and animal health, but also impact food security and nutrition by reducing people’s access to healthy food.”2

“The effects of some food-borne mycotoxins are acute with symptoms of severe illness appearing quickly after consumption of food products contaminated with mycotoxins. Other mycotoxins occurring in food have been linked to long-term effects on health, including the induction of cancers and immune deficiency.”2

The Mold Exposure Mycotoxin Panel detects 16 urinary mycotoxins, including those associated with “black mold” (Stachybotrys), categorized in the following 5 groups:

Ochratoxin A

Ochratoxin reflects exposure to certain species of aspergillus and penicillium. With prolonged exposure, Ochratoxin A is associated with kidney and cancer concerns. Ochratoxin A has a longer elimination time than other mycotoxins and may reflect exposure over the past several weeks.

Aflatoxins

Aflatoxins are produced by various Aspergillus species. Humans are usually exposed to aflatoxins from contaminated food and other environmental sources. Chronic exposure may be associated with liver and kidney damage, as well as DNA damage and cancer risk.

Macrocyclic Trichothecenes (Black Mold group of toxins)

Macrocyclic Trichothecenes are produced by a variety of fungal species. Humans are commonly exposed to this group of mycotoxins from water-damaged building materials and ventilation/HVAC systems. Exposure to macrocyclic trichothecenes is associated with a wide variety of health concerns including, but not limited to: skin and GI concerns, blood pressure and cardiovascular abnormalities, inflammation and changes to immune response, as well as toxicity to the nervous system, liver, and DNA.

Gliotoxin-Derivatives

Gliotoxin is produced by several mold species and is usually encountered from contaminated food and other environmental sources. Exposure to gliotoxin may be associated with suppression of the immune system, DNA toxicity and increased severity of fungal infections.

Zearalenone

Zearalenone is produced by Fusarium species and commonly encountered as a food contaminant, especially in warmer climates. This mycotoxin acts as an endocrine disruptor, by mimicking estrogen, leading to reproductive and hormonal abnormalities in both men and women. Zearalenone may also be associated with cancer, immune, and blood abnormalities.

Collection Instructions

Sample Report

Notes:

Processing Laboratory: US BioTek

Testing methodology: ELISA

Turnaround Time: 10 business days from when sample is received. The results for this test can only be received via mail, e-mail, or fax.

Restrictions: This test is not available in PA, AK, or HI.

Additional Mold Testing Options:

Worried about mold or mycotoxins in your home or office? A convenient home-test for mold, the EMMA (Environmental Mold & Mycotoxin Analysis), is available here:

EMMA (Environmental Mold & Mycotoxin Analysis)

Want to get the complete picture and test both the body’s mycotoxin exposure as well as the mold and mycotoxins in your home? The EMMA is also available in combination with the Mold Exposure Mycotoxin panel at an additional discount here:

Body and Home Mold & Mycotoxin Combo Test

Testing both is considered the best approach as it allows comparison of the suspected environment to the level of mycotoxins being excreted in the urine. This combination provides the best information for greater clarity of the environmental contribution to excreted mycotoxin levels.

To check for genetic predisposition to mold sensitivity, the HLA Mold Genetic susceptibility test is suggested: HLA DR Mold Genetic Test

References:

1. http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html (Accessed February 2024)

2. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mycotoxins (Accessed February 2024)

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Optimal Wellness Genetic Test, w/ MTHFR (At-Home)

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(Integrative Wellness Appointment Included)

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Analyzes genetics in 7 key areas of health (methylation, neurotransmitters, mitochondrial health, detoxification, inflammation, and more) and provides genetically targeted nutritional suggestions.

Are you looking to optimize your health and supplementation regimen through personalized nutrigenomic (nutrition/genetic) testing? The Optimal Wellness Genetic Insights Panel analyzes your genetics for 7 key areas of health and provides genetically targeted nutritional suggestions and health information in these key areas:

• Methylation (methylfolate [5-MTHF] and methyl & adenosyl-B12)

  • This panel includes testing for the common C677T and A1298C variations of MTHFR, along with testing for 11 other genes involved in the methylation cycle and B12/Folate metabolism.

• Neurotransmitter Production (B6, taurine, TMG, inositol, methionine, glycine and more)

  • Includes testing for common variations in the MAO, COMT, GAD genes responsible for neurotransmitter production, conversion, and breakdown.

• Mitochondrial Function (CoQ10, PQQ, carnitine, magnesium, and other nutrients to support the electron transport chain)

• Detoxification (NAC, glutathione, lipoic acid, antioxidants and more)

• Neuro-Inflammatory Potential (Curcumin, Omegas, resveratrol, quercetin and more)

• Environmental/Dietary Inflammation Risk (gluten sensitivity/intolerance risk, histamine breakdown, need for prebiotics, Vitamin D/K, expected benefits from curcumin and more)

• Health Precautions (risk of salt retention, risk of problematic estrogen metabolites, hypothyroid risk and more)

The Optimal Wellness Genetic Insights Panel is for those looking for customized insights based on their individual genetic uniqueness into methylation, detoxification, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, gluten risk, histamine breakdown, probiotics and so much more.