Why we test

Laboratory profiles

Lab tests don't diagnose autism. They show which body factors, such as nutrient gaps, gut health and inflammation, may be affecting sleep, energy and wellbeing.

Our tests

The tests we use

Chosen because your history points to them, never as a blanket screen. We always think about what is manageable, including for children and people with sensory sensitivities.

The Doctors Laboratory · Blood

Basic Blood Chemistry

Full blood count, iron and ferritin, vitamin D, B12, thyroid, blood sugar, liver and kidney function.

Helpful for

  • Low energy
  • Restricted diets
  • Poor sleep
The Doctors Laboratory · Blood

Advanced Blood Chemistry

Additional nutrient, inflammation and hormone markers, where your history points to them.

Helpful for

  • Complex cases
  • Ongoing symptoms
  • Tracking change
Genova Diagnostics · Stool

Gut Health Profile

Digestion, inflammation and the balance of gut bacteria.

Helpful for

  • Constipation or diarrhoea
  • Tummy pain
  • Bloating
Mosaic Diagnostics · Urine

Organic Acids Test

Markers of gut bacteria and yeast, energy production, nutrient status and brain chemistry.

Helpful for

  • Gut symptoms
  • Fatigue
  • Restricted diets
Optional · Scalp sensors

qEEG Brain Mapping

A non-invasive recording of the brain's electrical activity in real time. It doesn't diagnose autism, but can show patterns linked to stress, arousal and sleep.

Helpful for

  • Sleep and arousal
  • Stress patterns
  • Tracking change

How testing works

From consultation to results

  1. Agree the tests

    At your Discovery Consultation we agree which tests are worth doing, and the cost, before anything is ordered.

  2. Collect your samples

    Many kits can be done at home, which is often easier. Blood tests need a blood draw.

  3. Results come in

    The lab sends results to the clinic, ready for your Full Consultation.

  4. Understand them

    We explain your results in plain terms and build them into your plan.

Lab test fees are separate and agreed with you before anything is ordered.

Test what matters, not everything

Testing is aimed at the body factors most likely to be affecting wellbeing.

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