GUT BACTERIA TESTING:
This test measures our gut microbiome – the bacteria which make up our gut flora. It also screens for parasites. This test is great for anyone experiencing ongoing bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS, SIBO, IBD and other conditions which stem from the gut such as acne, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders and more.
Analytes include:
- Beta defensin 2
- Calprotectin
- Pancreatic elastase 1
- Secretory IgA
- Zonulin – leaky gut marker
- Bile acids
- Occult blood (FIT)
- Commensal bacteria – “good” bacteria
- Bacteroides sub-group
- Opportunistic bacteria
- Sulfidogenic bacteria
- LPS releasing bacteria – impacts skin and hormones
- Mycology – fungus/yeasts
- Parasites
- Helicobacter pylori stool antigen
Cost: £379 + postage
HORMONE TESTING:
This urinary hormone test provides a comprehensive assessment of 35 different sex and adrenal hormones. It helps to identify the root causes of sex hormone and adrenal imbalances and can provide insights into conditions such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), PMDD, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, infertility, weight gain, fatigue, low libido, adrenal fatigue, burnout, sleep issues and mood disorders.
Analytes include:
- Oestrogen
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Cortisol
- DHEA-S
- Melatonin
- Oxidative stress
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin B6
- Biotin
- Glutathione
- Dopamine
- Noradrenaline/adrenaline
- Neuroinflammation (brain inflammation)
- Indicans (gut inflammation)
Cost: £239 + postage
THYROID HORMONE TESTING:
Thyroid dysfunction is common and often goes undiagnosed. Symptoms of poor thyroid function can include fatigue, weight gain or inability to lose weight, anxiety, depression, dry skin, hair loss, constipation, brain fog and more. Often GP’s only test for TSH, which is testing the brains communication to the thyroid gland, but not the thyroid hormones themselves.
This comprehensive thyroid panel can be completed via a finger prick in the comfort of your own home, and assesses the following:
- TSH
- Free T4 (thyroxine)
- Free T3
- Thyroid antibodies: TPO and Tg
- Inflammation: CRP
- Ferritin (stored iron)
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
- Vitamin D
Cost: £86 + postage
VAGINAL MICROBIOME TESTING:
Disruption to the vaginal microbiome (balance of microbes) is associated with recurrent thrush, bacterial vaginosis (BV), persistent human papilloma virus (HPV), infertility, recurrent miscarriage, premature birth/PPROM, and sexually transmitted infections (STI’s).
This test is much more comprehensive than your standard GP vaginal swab, and tests for the following:
- Lactobacillus crispatus
- Lactobacillus iners
- Lactobacillus jensenii
- Lactobacillus gasseri
- Atopobium vaginae
- BVAB2
- Gardnerella vaginalis
- Megasphaera 1
- Mobiluncus mulieris
- Mobiluncus curtisii
- Prevotella bivia
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Escherichia coli
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Candida albicans
- Candida parapsilosis
- Candida krusei
- Candida glabrata
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Mycoplasma hominis
- Trichomonas vaginalis
Cost: £199 + postage
Other testing is available based on your needs, however these are some of the most common tests used by Bridget B Naturopathy.
For all test enquiries please email hello@bridgetbnaturopathy.com