Lab Tests Dr. Amy Myers Recommends for Thyroid Health

Dr. Amy Myers Thyroid Panel

Dr. Myers recommends these test be checked for a thyroid function evaluation.

Test Description:
This panel includes a TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies and Thyroglobulin Antibodies. Order Dr. Amy Myers Thyroid Panel blood tests today!

Dr. Amy Myers Repeat Thyroid Panel

Dr. Myers repeat thyroid panel includes these tests: TSH, Free T4 and a Free T3.

Test Description:
This panel was built specifically as a follow up panel to Dr. Myers Basic and or Thyroid plus panel. This panel offers an excellent thyroid screening panel because it includes a TSH, Free T4 and Free T3 hormones. Order Dr. Amy Myers Repeat Thyroid Panel blood tests today!

Dr. Amy Myers Thyroid Panel Plus

Dr. Myers Thyroid Plus Panel includes these tests: TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies, Thyroglobulin Antibodies, Ferritin, Vitamin D3 (OH), Selenium – RBC, Zinc – RBC, Magnesium – RBC and a Vitamin A.

Test Description:
Dr. Myers strategically constructed this panel in order to analyze a broader perspective of thyroid function. Thyroid hormone production is a complicated process of hormone synthesis. Optimal thyroid function is dependent on a multitude of cofactors.  Many of these cofactors are evaluated in this panel. Order Dr. Amy Myers Thyroid Panel Plus blood tests today!

Dr. Amy Myers Candida Panel

This test includes a Candida Albicans antibody profile, CBC with diff and IgA & IgE immunoglobulin’s.

Test Description:
There are 3 antibodies that are important to look for when your are measuring your immune system’s response to Candida: IgG, IgA, and IgM. A CBC offers clues as to how the body’s immune system is functioning. Measuring immunoglobulins may also offer clues as to where the immune system is being impacted by Candida. Order Dr. Amy Myers Candida Panel blood tests today!

Dr. Amy Myers Infection Panel

This test helps to evaluate potential infections that may be contributing to an autoimmune disease processes.

Test Description:
No one knows exactly how infections trigger autoimmune diseases, but because our immune systems are so complicated and each infection is unique, it’s likely that there are multiple factors involved. Order Dr. Amy Myers Infection Panel blood tests today!

Dr. Amy Myers Iron Panel

This blood test measures Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) levels and ferritin levels.

Test Description:
First, about Iron: The total amount of iron bound to transferrin is known as Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC). The body makes transferrin in relationship to the need for iron. Total Iron Binding Capacity is an approximate estimation of the serum transferrin level. Iron plays a principle role in producing red blood cells and is transported in the blood as transferrin, a major transport protein. Order Dr. Amy Myers Iron Panel blood tests today!

Adrenal Stress Profile: 4x Cortisol & DHEA (BioHealth)

Dr. Myers uses this profile to evaluate the adrenal glands and hormone balance.

Test Description:
In the event of adrenal exhaustion, underlying causes must be determined through additional lab testing and investigation into environmental and lifestyle factors; while also supporting the adrenals with nutritional protocols and lifestyle modifications. Order Adrenal Stress Profile (4X cortisol and DHEA) BioHealth BH #201 blood tests today!

Array 10—Multiple Food Immune Reactivity Screen (Cyrex Laboratories)

Array 10—Multiple Food Immune Reactivity Screen is the most comprehensive food reactivity assessment available. Array 10 includes 180 raw, cooked and modified forms of foods, cross-reactive pan antigens, combined food protein reactivity, gum large molecule reactivity, lectins and agglutinins isolation, tissue-bound reactivity, amplified antigenic proteins/peptides, oil protein isolation, enzyme mediated protein reactivity, and dual antibody detection. Array 10 is recommended not just for those with gastrointestinal complaints, but also for individuals with unexplained neurological, dermatological or behavioral symptoms as well.

Test Preparation for Optimal Results:

• This is a Serum (blood) test.
• Cyrex Laboratories Blood Draw Instructions will be mailed with a Test Requisition and specimen collection kit upon receipt of payment by MyLabsforLife.
• Fasting not required, but please abstain from consuming overly fatty foods prior to blood draw to avoid sample rejection.
• Corticosteroid use and immunosuppressant drugs affect antibody production and therefore may impact test results. Please consult with your healthcare provider prior to testing if taking these medications.
• Please note: Cyrex Laboratories cannot accept samples from NY.

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Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology x3 (Doctor’s Data)

Dr. Myers uses this Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology x 3 to objectively evaluate the status of beneficial and imbalanced commensal bacteria, pathogenic bacteria, yeast/fungus and parasites.
Gastrointestinal complaints are among the most common in medical care. This comprehensive profile helps pinpoint the causes of gastrointestinal symptoms and chronic systemic conditions, and measures key markers of digestion, absorption and inflammation. Order Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology x3 (Doctor’s Data) blood tests today!

Essential Estrogens Urine Test (Genova Diagnostics)

Essential Estrogens is a urinary hormone profile designed to assist with the clinical management of hormone related symptoms. This profile assesses estrogens and their metabolites as well as key metabolic pathways, and provides insight into the contribution that sex hormones may have in patients presenting with hormone-related complaints. Order Essential Estrogens Urine Test today!

Mold & Mycotoxin (Real Time Labs)

The RealTime Labs mycotoxin test detects 15 different mycotoxins, including 9 macrocyclic trichothecenes. Testing is done using competitive ELISA, a very sensitive detection method using antibodies prepared against mycotoxins. In fact, RealTime Labs was recently granted a U.S. patent for its macrocyclic trichothecene test. Order Mold & Mycotoxin today!

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Home Breath Test (Aerodiagnostics)

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is where bacteria enter your normally sterile small intestine and begin to colonize. This SIBO test kit comes with Glucose (Dextrose) as a substrate. Order Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Home Breath Test today!

Urine Toxic & Essential Elements Test Kit (Doctors Data)

Urine Elements are traditionally used to evaluate exposure to potentially toxic elements and wasting of nutrient elements. Additionally, the comparison of urine element concentrations before and after administration of a chelator can be used to estimate net retention of potentially toxic elements. Order Urine Toxic & Essential Elements Test Kit today!