Initial Comprehensive Blood Testing Panel
Our comprehensive Blood Work
Here at Aven Clinic we like to be thorough. For every new patient exam, in addition to thyroid and sex hormone testing we use comprehensive blood work that gives us a full understanding of your health.
What we test for:
Hormone Testing
Hormone Therapy
Identify why you're experiencing a low sex drive, hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue and more
Hormones are complex. They’re produced throughout your body by nearly a dozen glands and organs, and are collectively known as the endocrine system.
When in balance they interact in an elegantly intricate formula — a mix that determines growth, development, mental function and physical function at every age. When they’re out of balance, growing evidence shows that it can cause anything from fatigue to infertility, headaches to depression, weight gain to loss of libido.
What we test for:
Hormone Replacement Therapy Sarasota
Heavy Metal Testing
Heavy metal exposure is on the rise. Common sources include cigarettes, seafood, rice, well water, vaccinations & dental fillings.
These toxic elements can significantly increase our risk of developing conditions like dementia, infertility, diabetes and cancer. They are also known to cause damage to the liver, kidneys and brain, as well as the cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems.
Essential elements are abundant, too, and only healthy when they are within optimal ranges. Nutrients like copper, iodine, magnesium, selenium and zinc are critical for enzymes that synthesize neurotransmitters and activate hormones.
Food Allergy Testing
Identify food and chemical sensitivities with the Alcat Test
The Alcat Test may help uncover which foods and other substances trigger chronic inflammation and its related health issues such as gastrointestinal, metabolic disorders and others. The Alcat Test measures cellular reactions
to over 450 substances.
Medical studies using the Alcat Test to guide diet have shown significant improvement of many common symptoms. To date, the Alcat Test has helped over half a million people change their health.
How it works
A small sample of your blood is sent to the laboratory overnight. Upon receiving the sample, the blood goes through a multi-step quality assurance process. During testing, your white blood cells are tested against foods and other substances in a process known as flow cytometry and cell impedance methodology. After testing, the results are presented in a clear and easy to read color-coded format.
Neuro-transmitter Testing
Genetics, environment, chemicals and nutritional deficiencies are a few factors that can impact neurotransmitter production. Once out of balance, the nervous system begins to compensate – which, in time, can lead to neurological or psychological symptoms.
Some of the more common psychological conditions today are known to be accompanied by neurotransmitter imbalances. However, it’s also possible for individuals to present with similar symptoms yet have unique foundational imbalances. Testing helps clarify these root issues.
Common neurotransmitter-related causes of health issues often involve the following scenarios:
Nutrition Testing
The NutraEval test is a comprehensive nutritional evaluation and is designed to assist with management of symptoms related to nutritional deficiencies. This profile assesses numerous metabolic pathways and synthesizes this complex biochemistry into actionable treatment options. Critical nutrients that are functionally assessed on Genova's nutritional profiles include:
Additional Testing
Immunodeficiency Testing
CD-4/8 (aka lymphocyte subset panel 4)
Inflammation Testing
Interleukin 6 (IL 6)
High Cholesterol (or on cholesterol meds Testing)
Cardio IQ Advanced Lipid Panel with inflammation (remove CRP and lipid panel above) (94220)
Infection Testing
Tick-Borne Disease, Antibody Panel
Igenex- Tick-Borne Disease Panel 10
Parvovirus B19 Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Panel
Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen D Antibody (IgG)
Cytomegalovirus Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Urine Analysis
Urinalysis w/ reflex to culture
Hair Mineral Analysis:
Access Laboratory
Heavy Metal Testing
Access Laboratory
Provoked Heavy Metal IV Testing (Urine 24 hr collection)
Neurological Health Testing
ZRT Labs
NeuroAdvanced Profile Dried Urine
+ add ons - Diurnal Cortisol & Melatonin
Gut Health & Food Sensitivity Testing
Vibrant America
Gut Zoomer 3.0
Cell Science systems
ALCAT - food sensitivities panel
Telomere Length Test
Genova Diagnostics
NutrEval Panel FMV (Blood & Urine Sample) (Micronutrient, oats, toxic
burden)
Rhythm Plus - 30 day Saliva hormone panel
Environmental Toxicity Testing
Mosiac Laboratory Testing
EnviroTOX Complete (all tests below combined)
OATS (Organic acids testing)
Mycotoxin panel (mold toxin panel)
GLP Tox (non-metal toxin panel)
Glyphosate
DNA Testing
Wellness Panel - full DNA panel
Diagnostics Solutions
CytoDEX - Cytokine panel for COVID Longhaulers