Functional Testing for allergy, autoimmune and metabolic mapping
Functional testing can be a useful tool in clinical settings when used correctly and precisely. Many tests out there in both allopathic and functional spheres don’t provide any results of clinical value. However, for allergy, autoimmunity and metabolism issues, there are some useful tests that give us lots of information and takes some of the guess work out of what we do.
Allergy testing
There are various different drivers of allergy and the development of allergies. Immune system markers and gut function assessments are particularly useful here, especially when prepping for desensitisation therapies or the re-introduction of previously eliminated foods. Food sensitivity testing is useful before and after treatment to analyse how the body has healed.
AUTOimmunity
Many markers for allergy development and management are useful for autoimmunity, ADHD and ASD symptoms, too, as many of the drivers of allergies drive these conditions in other people. There are also more specific metabolites and cellular testing that relates more comprehensively to the development of autoimmune conditions. Genetic testing is often very valuable in this space.
Metabolic
Metabolic testing is not solely about glucose and energy, although this is one of the main areas of “metabolic” testing. This also includes what other metabolites, or substances, the body produces in response to stress, poor diet, lack of sleep and environmental toxins. Organic Acids Testing is exceptional here at baseline and then repeating again after a period of treatment.
Book in for functional testing
If there are some tests you have been looking at for further information on your symptom picture, book in for a specific test analysis and recommendations. Bring in any test request forms or recent results you already have for further information.
Functional testing and test analysis appointments require an initial and follow-up consult booking, to be paid altogether after the initial appointment, before the follow-up.
