Guest guest Posted January 20, 2000 Report Share Posted January 20, 2000 G. I do saliva tests monthly for hormones imbalances. they are always correct.i am amazed, i have had some of the tests repeated at my reg. Dr. & the same result. he has never checked for candida thru saliva, he checks the urine & stool samples for that. he tells me what i am going thru before i can tell him. Mogdrmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2003 Report Share Posted July 20, 2003 Just put some of the saliva on or in whatever up on the tray, fill in all of the details, calibrate and run the test. I would lay the head harnes and the straps neatly around the saliva or over it, while running it. I find this giving accurate readings. Noel. Saliva test Dear QXCI group, how would I go about running a full QXCI test on a saliva sample? regards Lydia ............................................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 > > Is salvia test a reliable test? Or should I get another better test? Hi: Garrett & Elio I don't think the saliva test is too accurate usually the stool tests will give better results with natural antifungal sensitivities if yoou choose that root but crooks questionaire is still a good guideline. Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 I have been heard of this stool test through cuzezone candida forum. Hmm, how do I do this test? Is this a home taking test? Or do I need to see a physican to do this test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 > Hi: Garrett & Elio > > I don't think the saliva test is too accurate usually the stool > tests will give better results with natural antifungal sensitivities > if yoou choose that root but crooks questionaire is still a good > guideline. > Roy > I have heard the stool test can be unreliable because candida is a normal resident of the bowel. A blood antigen test is supposed to provide more useful diagnostic informaion cass of systemic candidiasis. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 > > > Is salvia test a reliable test? Or should I get another better > test? > Hi: Garrett & Elio > > I don't think the saliva test is too accurate usually the stool > tests will give better results with natural antifungal sensitivities > if yoou choose that root but crooks questionaire is still a good > guideline. > Roy Hi Roy, You seem very knowledgeable. Can you just fill us in on your back ground. I find the info that you've posted here very good. Just curious. Elio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 > I have been heard of this stool test through cuzezone candida forum. > Hmm, how do I do this test? Is this a home taking test? Or do I need > to see a physican to do this test? The test that most reffer to on Curezone is one done by Great Smokies diagnostic laboratories. It kind of expensive and in my case did not detect and candida although I have many of the symptoms. I'm going with the questionnaire approach and tracking my improvement. Elio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 I also have heard about a test called Live Blood Cell Analysis which can identify your health status including to see if you have candida. This is kind of test I want to take unfortunately I dont have any naturopathic physican nearby or even in my home state, Louisiana. This test is also called Dark field Microscopy. Bruce, where can I get myself antigen blood test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 > > Hi: Garrett & Elio > > > > I don't think the saliva test is too accurate usually the stool > > tests will give better results with natural antifungal sensitivities > > if yoou choose that root but crooks questionaire is still a good > > guideline. > > Roy > > > > I have heard the stool test can be unreliable because candida is a normal resident of the bowel. > A blood antigen test is supposed to provide more useful diagnostic informaion cass of systemic candidiasis. > > Bruce Depends on the lab and the tech ;the ones I use are very good and yes antigen tests are more specific for systemic candidiasis. But if the stool test is positive and symtomology is present treat it.A high percentage of cases are not systemic would it be worth doing the antigen test? Is the treatment different? Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 > Bee, you mentioned that the saliva int he glass test is not reliable... I have had a stool test done by my doctor that was negative for bacteria so does that mean that I do not have candida and I just have a irritable tummy? ==>Hi Lelita. This is from my article: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro2.php#s11 With such a wide variety of symptoms that mimic many other diseases, how do you know that your problem is candida overgrowth? Unfortunately most laboratory tests cannot confirm the presence of candida. The reason is because candida is a normal inhabitant in all our bodies and everyone will have a certain number of yeast antibodies which are produced by a healthy immune system to keep yeast under control. Therefore the most effective method of determining whether you have candida overgrowth is by taking Dr. Crook's Questionnaire. However, even if you do not have candida yet you are very ill, if you follow the main principles of this diet and take the basic supplements recommended you will improve your health tremendously. This is a " healing " program, just as much as it is a candida program. Your body does not get sick from a lack of drugs; it gets sick from a lack of nutrients plus an overload of toxins, which includes drugs. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 refrigerate it, otherwise they will not run the tests. you also have to send it with a cold pack. nancie From: venizia1948 Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:32 PM hypothyroidism Subject: saliva test saliva test I received my saliva test kit! YEAH! Hopefully this will be the beginning of the road to good health. We are doing the ASI (adrenal Stress index Panel) TAP (cortisol x4), DHEA, MB2-S ( Salivary Total Secretory IgA), FI-4 (Anti-Gliadin Antibody), ISN x2 ( insulin x2 ), and P17-OH (17-0H Progesterone). A question I have is the nurse said I did not have to refrigerate but the instructions say to refrigerate and mail within 3 days. So I guess I would do as written but just wanted to know what others have done. Another question and she went thru this so fast it was difficult to follow: She said something about doing it on certain days like a Sunday and maybe she was getting to the fact that the labs would not be doing tests on weekends so I would not want to do it say on a Friday? I also had him do a Reverse T3 and Ft3 but I have to say it was very awkward having to tell the doctor what he needed to do and I am not so sure he was not put off by it but he did what I asked for. I bet he cringes when I come into the office. Although he is very laid-back. He wasn't sure that my insurance would pay for the reverse t3 and then he read something but didn't tell me what and then said they would pay for it. At this point, I do not care if they pay for it, I want answers. Thanks for all your help and I will let you know when I get my results. I suppose that will be another battle, Yes? Venizia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 a cold pack? The box it came in isn't all that big. I guess I will have to repackage it before I send it. Thanks. What do you suggest to use as a cold pak? I have seen things for coolers but that would be too big. Where would I find something like that. Venizia > > refrigerate it, otherwise they will not run the tests. you also have to send it with a cold pack. > nancie > > > From: venizia1948 > Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:32 PM > hypothyroidism > Subject: saliva test > > > saliva test > > I received my saliva test kit! YEAH! Hopefully this will be the > beginning of the road to good health. > > We are doing the ASI (adrenal Stress index Panel) TAP (cortisol x4), > DHEA, MB2-S ( Salivary Total Secretory IgA), FI-4 (Anti-Gliadin > Antibody), ISN x2 ( insulin x2 ), and P17-OH (17-0H Progesterone). > > A question I have is the nurse said I did not have to refrigerate but > the instructions say to refrigerate and mail within 3 days. So I guess > I would do as written but just wanted to know what others have done. > > Another question and she went thru this so fast it was difficult to > follow: She said something about doing it on certain days like a > Sunday and maybe she was getting to the fact that the labs would not > be doing tests on weekends so I would not want to do it say on a Friday? > > I also had him do a Reverse T3 and Ft3 but I have to say it was very > awkward having to tell the doctor what he needed to do and I am not so > sure he was not put off by it but he did what I asked for. I bet he > cringes when I come into the office. Although he is very laid-back. > He wasn't sure that my insurance would pay for the reverse t3 and then > he read something but didn't tell me what and then said they would pay > for it. At this point, I do not care if they pay for it, I want answers. > > Thanks for all your help and I will let you know when I get my > results. I suppose that will be another battle, Yes? > > Venizia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 As a mom of little ones I say look in the baby section. crystal -- saliva test > > > saliva test > > I received my saliva test kit! YEAH! Hopefully this will be the > beginning of the road to good health. > > We are doing the ASI (adrenal Stress index Panel) TAP (cortisol x4), > DHEA, MB2-S ( Salivary Total Secretory IgA), FI-4 (Anti-Gliadin > Antibody), ISN x2 ( insulin x2 ), and P17-OH (17-0H Progesterone). > > A question I have is the nurse said I did not have to refrigerate but > the instructions say to refrigerate and mail within 3 days. So I guess > I would do as written but just wanted to know what others have done. > > Another question and she went thru this so fast it was difficult to > follow: She said something about doing it on certain days like a > Sunday and maybe she was getting to the fact that the labs would not > be doing tests on weekends so I would not want to do it say on a Friday? > > I also had him do a Reverse T3 and Ft3 but I have to say it was very > awkward having to tell the doctor what he needed to do and I am not so > sure he was not put off by it but he did what I asked for. I bet he > cringes when I come into the office. Although he is very laid-back. > He wasn't sure that my insurance would pay for the reverse t3 and then > he read something but didn't tell me what and then said they would pay > for it. At this point, I do not care if they pay for it, I want answers. > > Thanks for all your help and I will let you know when I get my > results. I suppose that will be another battle, Yes? > > Venizia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 didn't it come with a cold pack? the kit I got had a cold pack inside the package...hmm well, just send it overnight then. From: venizia1948 Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 9:06 PM hypothyroidism Subject: Re: saliva test a cold pack? The box it came in isn't all that big. I guess I will have to repackage it before I send it. Thanks. What do you suggest to use as a cold pak? I have seen things for coolers but that would be too big. Where would I find something like that. Venizia > > refrigerate it, otherwise they will not run the tests. you also have to send it with a cold pack. > nancie > > > From: venizia1948 > Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:32 PM > hypothyroidism > Subject: saliva test > > > saliva test > > I received my saliva test kit! YEAH! Hopefully this will be the > beginning of the road to good health. > > We are doing the ASI (adrenal Stress index Panel) TAP (cortisol x4), > DHEA, MB2-S ( Salivary Total Secretory IgA), FI-4 (Anti-Gliadin > Antibody), ISN x2 ( insulin x2 ), and P17-OH (17-0H Progesterone). > > A question I have is the nurse said I did not have to refrigerate but > the instructions say to refrigerate and mail within 3 days. So I guess > I would do as written but just wanted to know what others have done. > > Another question and she went thru this so fast it was difficult to > follow: She said something about doing it on certain days like a > Sunday and maybe she was getting to the fact that the labs would not > be doing tests on weekends so I would not want to do it say on a Friday? > > I also had him do a Reverse T3 and Ft3 but I have to say it was very > awkward having to tell the doctor what he needed to do and I am not so > sure he was not put off by it but he did what I asked for. I bet he > cringes when I come into the office. Although he is very laid-back. > He wasn't sure that my insurance would pay for the reverse t3 and then > he read something but didn't tell me what and then said they would pay > for it. At this point, I do not care if they pay for it, I want answers. > > Thanks for all your help and I will let you know when I get my > results. I suppose that will be another battle, Yes? > > Venizia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hi Sheila, Thanks for your reply, yes it is the 24 hour one. Sorry for my " what experience did other people have with this test " being vague; but you answered it anyway. It makes sense you saying NOT to do it on a Sunday. Would yourself, or others on here recommend not taking T4 before doing the saliva test? If so for how long beforehand would you stop it? Love Alice sheilaturner wrote: > Hi Alice > > First, is this a 24 hour salivary adrenal test? > When you do the test, remember not to do it on a Sunday when you might be having a relaxing day. Remember that you are testing your adrenal reaction to stress, not your adrenal reaction to no-stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hi Alice I did my adrenal test on a Sunday and so I think did , it is for some people the most concveiniant day as we all work and would find it difficult to do at work, that was why i had to do it on a Sunday, mine all came back low and below range, but I never just sit around on a Sunday and did my usual things, cooked dinner, cleaned up and dog walked etc. Just thought I would let you know that Hi Alice First, is this a 24 hour salivary adrenal test? You need a test to see where your DHEA and cortisol are at four specific times during the day. If it is, then yes, it most definitely is worth it, and $90 is much cheaper than the 24 hour salivary adrenal profile done by Lab21 in the UK. This is why I am suspicious about it being a 24 hour test. If it is done at only one time during the day, then I would say no, unless you are happy at paying the $90 for the female sex hormone test. Unfortunately, tests are expensive, and for some things, Dr Peatfield would be able to check himself and depending on what he finds, will be able to recommend treatment based on his findings. luv - Sheila Hi everyone,Today I received a saliva test kit from Diagnos - Techs, Inc (Canary Club org.) It is for Male & Female Sex Hormones, cortisol and DHEA & DHEA (S) pool and I have a few questions about this if anyone can help?Firstly should I bother it costs about $ 90 to have it done? And I can see the costs of treating myself rising.Secondly what experience/s has anyone else had with this?Thirdly I cannot intepret the results; but would Dr P be able to?cheers Alice No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg. com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1682 - Release Date: 20/09/2008 10:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hi Again No need to not take your T4 when doing the salivary test, I still took it> Hi Alice> > First, is this a 24 hour salivary adrenal test?> When you do the test, remember not to do it on a Sunday when you might be having a relaxing day. Remember that you are testing your adrenal reaction to stress, not your adrenal reaction to no-stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Taking your L-thyroxine before an adrenal salivary test is absolutely fine. What you should not do is to take any adrenal support such as Nutri Adrenal Extra for at least a week before, or, if you are already taking hydrocortisone itself, you should stop your HC for about 6 weeks before testing. Don't take thyroid hormone replacement for at least 24 hours before you have your blood drawn to test your thyroid function. Luv - Sheila Hi Sheila,Thanks for your reply, yes it is the 24 hour one. Sorry for my "what experience did other people have with this test" being vague; but you answered it anyway. It makes sense you saying NOT to do it on a Sunday.Would yourself, or others on here recommend not taking T4 before doing the saliva test? If so for how long beforehand would you stop it?Love Alice sheilaturner wrote:> Hi Alice> > First, is this a 24 hour salivary adrenal test?> When you do the test, remember not to do it on a Sunday when you might be having a relaxing day. Remember that you are testing your adrenal reaction to stress, not your adrenal reaction to no-stress. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1682 - Release Date: 20/09/2008 10:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hi , Thank you for your reply. I have been off work for a couple of weeks, so unsure when my more stressful day would be really, neverrmind I will it out. I do normally tend to be quite busy on a Sunday anyway, Hiking possibly, cleaning, washing etc. Take care Love Alice sarah wrote: > > Hi Alice > I did my adrenal test on a Sunday and so I think did , it is for some people the most concveiniant day as we all work and would find it difficult to do at work, that was why i had to do it on a Sunday, mine all came back low and below range, but I never just sit around on a Sunday and did my usual things, cooked dinner, cleaned up and dog walked etc. Just thought I would let you know that > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have a ZRT Salive/Blood test. It is supposed to mailed in and then my results are sent to this pharmacy who will interpret the results for 50.00 dollar. The test itself costs 249.00. Is this the way everyone does it here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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