Testing
Testing recommendations will be tailored to your specific needs, based on your medical history, existing test results and symptoms, although Live Blood Analysis is an essential initial test. Once your test results are available and you have completed our detailed online questionnaire, you will have the opportunity to consult with one of our medical team of Mentors. You cannot proceed with Tests or Consultations unless you have registered as a patient here.
Our Tests
Live Blood & Flow Terrain Analysis
The Longhaulers Live Blood Test will be mandatory as it is an essential tool to see so many haematological issues that manifest in Longhaulers.
- Abnormalities in the production of red and white blood cells
- Circulatory damage to red blood cells
- Imbalances in coagulation/clotting process i.e. thrombocyte/platelet activation, thrombocyte/platelet aggregation, excess fibrin production.
- White blood cell activation i.e. viral, bacterial or parasitic infections, inflammatory reactions, immune system depletion
Essential Bio Markers
- Liver Function (LFT)
- Urea and Electrolyte (U&E)
- Full Blood Count (FBC)
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
Auto-Immune Markers
- Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
- Thyroid Globulin Antibodies
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Antinuclear Antibodies
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Lupus anticoagulant
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Mitochondrial Antibodies
The button below gives a link to this test panel
Viral Markers
- EBV: 42.6%
- HHV: 6:25%
- EBV+HHV6: 32.4%
If present, these must be addressed during treatment using a protocol against Viral Load and Viral Persistence. We therefore suggest it advisable to request your GP/PCP to run these tests, or they can be run privately here:
- Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies Blood Test – 3 Biomarkers
- Neurological Viral Screen Blood Test – 10 Biomarkers
As Dr Ryan Cole explains in this video “We are seeing an alteration of the innate immune response”.
Covid-19 Antibody and Vaccine Immunity Tests
This test bundle combines our two COVID-19 antibody tests:
COVID-19 Antibody Test: This test looks for COVID-19 antibodies in a blood sample. Antibodies are made by the body in response to the virus. A positive antibody result indicates that you have had the COVID-19 virus in the past. This test will not provide you with a numerical value.
COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Test: This test looks for COVID-19 spike protein antibodies in a blood sample. All currently available vaccines use the spike protein to produce an immune response. A positive antibody result indicates that you have produced antibodies in response to the vaccine or past COVID-19 infection.
The 2 combined tests cost £60 and can be ordered here.
Alternatively the Covid-19 Vaccine Immunity Test can be ordered separately at a cost of £39 here.
Ultimate Intolerance Test Kit
Over 900 Food & Non-Food Items Tested
The Ultimate Test includes the following tested categories:
Adrenal Profile
During times of chronic illness adrenal fatigue can lead to a low cortisol state. Adrenal depletion can cause cause brain fog, low energy, depressive mood, salt and sweet cravings, light-headedness, and other symptoms. It is therefore useful to see the production of cortisol before and after treatment as output can be very low in Longhaulers.
Your GP/PCP may be able to run a 8-9am blood cortisol and a full adrenal panel, which is an excellent way of seeing your output throughout the day.
Clotting Assessment Tests
Our Live Blood Analysis is an essential tool to show imbalances in coagulation/clotting process, thrombocyte/platelet activation, thrombocyte/platelet aggregation, excess fibrin production if present. However, in addition to this before consultation, it is helpful to have other essential clotting markers. These can be run by your GP/PCP or can be obtained privately. An example of these are:
- Clotting Blood Test (APTT, PT, Fibrinogen) – which is also an essential test required to be run during any anti-coagulation treatment: Available via this link
- D-Dimer: Available via this link
- Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1): Available via this link
Thyroid Function
We are seeing a high number of Longhaulers who are presenting with Hormone Dysregulation, in particular, Thyroid Dysfunction, Hashimoto’s and other Endocrine problems. Researchers from the University of Milan, Italy have found a link between Thyroid Dysfunction and COVID-19 and scientists discovered even one year after infection, people with moderate-to-severe COVID-19 still had evidence of Thyroid Dysfunction.
We therefore recommend your GP/PCP run a full Thyroid Profile of T4, T3, TSH and Thyroid Antibodies.
The button below gives a link to an Advanced Thyroid Test giving 10 bio-markers.
G6PD Glucose
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an enzyme which helps red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body. G6PD also helps to protect red blood cells from damage and premature destruction. This test measures the level of G6PD in your blood.
The button below gives a link to the recommended blood test.
MTHFR gene (A1298C, C677T) analysis saliva tests
MTHFR: £120 (incl. VAT)
MTHFR and COMT: £138 (incl. VAT)
Analysing MTHFR gene variants C677T and A1298C via a saliva cheek swab sample.
Analysing COMT V158M gene variant via a saliva cheek swab sample.
The button below gives a link to the recommended tests.
Histamine Intolerance Test
To measure diamine oxidase (DAO) in your blood via Home Finger Prick Blood Sample
Diamine oxidase (DAO) stabilises mast cells, but more importantly, it is the predominant enzyme that breaks down histamine. Histamine Intolerance is intolerance of histamine consumed through food. It is caused by a deficiency in the histamine-degrading enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO) or by an imbalance of histamine and DAO.
With the Histamine Intolerance Test, you can determine the concentration of the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO), which breaks down histamine in your intestine. Low DAO can be a marker of MCAS Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. If DAO is low we can raise those levels with DAO enzymes.
Histamine Intolerance Test – £49 (incl. VAT)
The button below gives a link to the recommended test.