Diagnostic testing

Diagnostic tests are used to help identifying the underlying factors that may be causing/contributing to your symptoms. As some of these tests may be pricey, If some of these test can be done via your G.P, I would usually refer you.

Most of these laboratory tests are sent via post to your home and the samples are collected at home. On some occasions, tests samples may require to be collected at the lab or a clinical setting.

These samples may usually involve a blood, urine, stool sample, saliva or breath.

The test mentioned below are some of the sample tests used in my practice:

Gastrointestinal health

• Microbiology:

• Intestinal permeability:

• Gastrointestinal inflammation:

Genetic testing

• Dietary DNA profile

• Cancer, disease risk, ancestry and family planning profiles

• Fitness DNA profile

Hormonal Health

• Adrenal hormones profiles

• Thyroid hormones profiles

• Sex hormones profiles

Bone health

Immunological health

• Secretory Immunoglobin A (sIgA)

• Intolerances

Cardiovascular Health

PERFORMANCE TESTING

Performance tests are generally conducted for athletic individuals, which helps individuals to reach peak performance within their sport or training by identifying underlying factors which many be getting in the way of their performance.

Most of these test are done in a clinical setting as this requires machinery and equipment. A few of these laboratory test are are send via post to your home and the samples are collected at home.

These samples may usually involve a blood, urine, stool sample, saliva or breath.

The test mentioned below are some of the sample tests used in my practice:

Aerobic/Anaerobic testing

• VO2 max test- shows how much oxygen your body utilises while exercising

• Blood Lactate

• Spo2

• Heart rate monitor

• Beep tests

Genetic testing

• Exercise DNA profile- Recovery levels after sport, Injury risk, Muscle fibre types

Movement tests

• Gait analysis:Running and walking.

• Balance tests: Y balance tests, Landing mechanics, Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), Landing Error Scoring System (LESS)

• Counter movement jumps

• Postural assessment: special tests, strength-testing- for musculoskeletal imbalances and ruling out any injuries

• Jump heights

• Speed tests

• Strength and power test: 1RM, Countermovement Jump (CMJ), Dynamometers

• Agility tests

Body composition test

• Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

• Skinfold Calipers

• Body measurements