The Test Panels listed on this page are for individuals looking to do more thorough laboratory assessment other than just a few random tests. These particular tests are the most commonly ordered laboratory assessments by those practicing the precepts of integrative medicine. The information garnered from these labs is extensive and, when correlated with other labs in their respective panel, provides you with detailed information regarding your or your child’s health. You will notice that some labs are repeated in various symptom or condition sections. The reason is the labs offered through Lab Tests Plus are not just specific for one particular health concern, but are comprehensive when applied across various health issues. You can use this section as a guide to which tests are best to order for your particular situation.
ADHD (basic):
The basic panel for ADHD consists of four tests – the Organic Acids Test, Urinary Peptides, Food IgG, and Hair Analysis. Food sensitivities and adverse reactions to chemicals in things like dairy and wheat can have profound adverse effects on individuals with ADHD, hence the need for Food IgG and Urinary Peptide testing. Heavy metals like lead (and others) have been associated with ADHD too, and hair analysis is a good screening test for this. Finally, yeast, bacteria and other metabolic imbalances can contribute or cause ADHD and the Organic Acids Test is an excellent profile for various metabolic toxins.
Organic Acids Test
Urinary Peptides
Food IgG (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Hair Analysis
ADHD (comprehensive):
The comprehensive test panel for ADHD includes all the labs listed in the basic panel with the addition of Vitamin D (an important vitamin with links to brain and neurological function), Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (to assess more fully digestive infections, markers for inflammation and absorption), and Urine Amino Acids. Amino acid imbalances can directly affect brain chemistry.
Basic ADHD tests, plus
Vitamin D (finger prick-Dried Blood Spot)
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
Urine Amino Acids
Autism (basic):
The basic panel for Autism consists of four tests – the Organic Acids Test, Urinary Peptides, Food IgG, and Hair Analysis. Food sensitivities and adverse reactions to chemicals in things like dairy and wheat can have profound adverse effects on individuals with autism, hence the need for Food IgG and Urinary Peptide testing. Heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and mercury (and others) have been shown to be high in individuals with autism, and any level of heavy metal toxicity can be a problem for someone on the autism-spectrum, and hair analysis is a good screening test for heavy metals. Finally, yeast, bacteria and other metabolic imbalances can contribute worsen the autistic condition and the Organic Acids Test is an excellent profile for various metabolic toxins.
Organic Acids Test
Urinary Peptides
Food IgG (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Hair Analysis
Autism (comprehensive):
The comprehensive test panel for Autism includes all the labs listed in the basic panel with the addition of Vitamin D (an important vitamin with links to brain and neurological function), Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (to assess more fully digestive infections, markers for inflammation and absorption), and Urine Amino Acids. Amino acid imbalances can directly affect brain chemistry.
Basic ADHD tests, plus
Vitamin D (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
Amino Acids Urine
Candidiasis (chronic candida):
The test panel for Candida includes the Organic Acids Test (OAT) from Great Plains Laboratory. The OAT is the best all around test to assess for yeast toxins which can negatively affect overall health. In addition, the OAT has a number of other markers which help to identify metabolic toxins and biochemical pathways many of which are altered because of the presence of candida and the Food IgG Test. Food sensitivities are a contributing factor to chronic candida.
Chronic Fatigue (basic):
The basic test panel for Chronic Fatigue includes the Organic Acids Test (OAT) from Great Plains Laboratory. The OAT is the best all around test to assess for yeast toxins which can negatively affect overall health. In addition, the OAT has a number of other markers which help to identify metabolic toxins and biochemical pathways many of which are altered because of the presence of candida and bacteria. Adverse food reactions can contribute to chronic fatigue (Food IgG and Urinary Peptides), and heavy metal and mineral imbalances also adversely affect cellular function and production of energy metabolism.
Organic Acids Test
Urinary Peptides
Food IgG (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Hair Analysis
Chronic Fatigue (comprehensive):
The comprehensive test panel for Chronic Fatigue (CF) includes all the labs listed in the basic panel for CF, along with Vitamin D (an important nutrient for brain and cellular function), and Urine Amino Acids. Amino acids are the building blocks to proteins and deficiency’s in various amino acids have a direct impact on neurological function and cellular metabolism important in Chronic Fatigue.
Organic Acids Test
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
Urinary Peptides
Food IgG (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Hair Analysis
Vitamin D (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Amino Acids Urine
Digestive Problems (constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, etc.):
The test panel for Digestive Problems involves 4 tests – Organic Acids Test (OAT), Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis, Food IgG, and Urinary Peptide. The OAT is a comprehensive profile of various toxins from yeast, bacteria and other biochemical imbalances which can direct affect digestive function and overall health. The Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) looks directly at gut inflammation, absorption problems, and identification of yeast, bacteria and parasitic infections. Food sensitivities and certain food chemical reactions (specifically to gluten and dairy) can also cause or contribute to digestive problems. Hence, the recommendation for Food IgG and Urinary Peptide testing.
Organic Acids Test
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
Food IgG (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Urinary Peptide
Depression (basic):
The basic test panel for Depression includes the Organic Acids Test (OAT) from Great Plains Laboratory. The OAT is the best all around test to assess for yeast toxins which can negatively affect overall health. In addition, the OAT has a number of other markers which help to identify metabolic toxins and biochemical pathways many of which are altered because of the presence of candida and bacteria. Adverse food reactions can contribute to depression as well (Food IgG and Urinary Peptides), and heavy metal, mineral imbalances, and vitamin D deficiency also adversely affect cellular function and production of energy metabolism with links to depression too.
Organic Acids Test
Urinary Peptides
Food IgG (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Hair Analysis
Vitamin D (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Depression (comprehensive):
The comprehensive test panel for Depression includes all the labs listed in the basic panel, along with the Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis and Urine Amino Acids. Amino acids are the building blocks to proteins and deficiency’s in various amino acids have a direct impact on neurological function and cellular metabolism important in depression. Also, intestinal problems with yeast, bacteria, and nutrient absorption can also contribute to depression as well.
Organic Acids Test
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
Urine Amino Acids
Urinary Peptides
Food IgG (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Hair Analysis
Vitamin D (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Fibromyalgia (basic):
The basic test panel for Fibromyalgia (FM) includes the Organic Acids Test (OAT) from Great Plains Laboratory. The OAT is the best all around test to assess for yeast toxins which can negatively affect overall health. In addition, the OAT has a number of other markers which help to identify metabolic toxins and biochemical pathways many of which are altered because of the presence of candida and bacteria. Adverse food reactions can contribute to FM (Food IgG and Urinary Peptides), and heavy metal and mineral imbalances also adversely affect cellular function and production of energy metabolism.
Organic Acids Test
Urinary Peptides
Food IgG (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Hair Analysis
Fibromyalgia (comprehensive):
The comprehensive test panel for Fibromyalgia (FM) includes all the labs listed in the basic panel for FM, along with Vitamin D (an important nutrient for brain and cellular function), the Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (which assessed directly for intestinal pathogens and absorption and inflammation problems in the gut), and Urine Amino Acids. Amino acids are the building blocks to proteins and deficiencies in various amino acids have a direct impact on neurological function and cellular metabolism important in FM.
Organic Acids Test
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
Urinary Peptides
Food IgG (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Hair Analysis
Vitamin D (finger prick-dried blood spot)
Amino Acids Urine
NOTE: Most tests are not available to residents of New York. Any orders or samples originating from New York will automatically be canceled.