Re: adrenal testing, which lab/test is recommended

[Guest guest]

Mic hael

Most adrenal testing is not useful for mercury toxic people. The only

reliable test is the cortisol saliva test. For this reason, most mercury

toxic people use adrenal support based on symptoms and ignore the tests. If

you are in a position to order lab tests consider them, but base treatment

options on signs and symptoms.

The cortisol saliva testing MUST be done 4 times a day due to the

fluctuations of cortisol induced by the circadian rhythm. Random cortisol

blood (serum) or saliva tests at random points during the day have no value.

The cortisol saliva test is the best, but again, it is also not always

conclusive - especially with mercury poisoning. Strong symptomology is the

best indicator which can be confirmed with a cortisol saliva test if

necessary. Also, having results fall just within the so-called 'normal

range' doesn't mean you're at an optimal or even functional level.

I'm sure someone else can give more suggestions ?

Kai

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Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 7:21 PM

To: <frequent-dose-chelation >

Subject: adrenal testing, which lab/test is

recommended

> Question

> I seem to remember that Dr's data is one of the recommended lab tests

> for adrenal tests where they measure your cortisol over 4 times during

> the day and also DHEA

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> any others I cannot seem to find definitive ones in files/links section?

>

> are there any of these that you do not need a dr's requisition for?

>

> Thanks

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[Guest guest]

Should you do decide to have a test, the best lab to have the saliva tests

performed by is Diagnos Techs in the USA. Their tests are very comprehensive

and they will offer your doctor excellent support as well as a suggested

treatment program. You can also have a full male or female endocrine profile

and a thyroid panel done with them.

They will need 5-7days to process the test and will e-mail your doctor the

results. This is the best solution by far and includes free follow-up

consultations with their doctors, with treatment options, and ongoing e-mail

support.

Kai

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Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 7:21 PM

To: <frequent-dose-chelation >

Subject: adrenal testing, which lab/test is

recommended

> Question

> I seem to remember that Dr's data is one of the recommended lab tests

> for adrenal tests where they measure your cortisol over 4 times during

> the day and also DHEA

>

> any others I cannot seem to find definitive ones in files/links section?

>

> are there any of these that you do not need a dr's requisition for?

>

> Thanks

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi -

Doctor's Data is good for hair tests - I don't remember any tests

recommended from them for adrenals. A person can get saliva tested for

cortisol and sex/steroid hormones through http://www.canaryclub.org/. They

offer saliva testing through Diagnos-Techs and ZRT Labs (tests are for

estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, cortisol (4 samples), and testosterone. These

can be ordered through Canary Club without a doctor. I got one through them

from Diagnos-Techs, but NP prefers ZRT (which is more expensive).

Dana

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Question

I seem to remember that Dr's data is one of the recommended lab tests

for adrenal tests where they measure your cortisol over 4 times during

the day and also DHEA

any others I cannot seem to find definitive ones in files/links section?

are there any of these that you do not need a dr's requisition for?

Thanks