Description
NOTE:Â This test is ONLY AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS.
The importance of effectively assessing and treating mood disorders cannot be overstated. Objectivity is a key element to the therapeutic approach to mood disorders. Currently, the standard of care dictates a trial and error pharmaceutical approach is taken with each patient based on both self and clinician assessments. However, without information yielded from objective clinical testing, selection of the most effective treatment for each particular patient with a mood disorder continues to be a challenge. While this may prove effective for some patients, the potential for harm during those interim treatment failures is a real concern for clinicians and patients alike.
These neurotransmitters communicate with one another in relation to their effects on mood disorders, hormones, sleep, glucose/insulin balance, pain perception, appetite, and cognitive function.
The Neurotransmitter-Intermediate Profile is a four point urine analyses test, assessing levels of nine neurotransmitters which include:Â Serotonin, GABA, Dopamine, Noradrenaline, Adrenaline, Glutamate, ratio, PEA, Glycine and Histamine.
The report format includes a correlation analysis section, written by the clinical department, which relates the patients’ symptoms with their corresponding lab results, as an aide to the practitioner.
Targeted neurotransmitter testing can help health care practitioners achieve a diagnostic edge beyond the traditional psychological inventory by identifying specific imbalances in neurotransmitter levels. Based on neurotransmitter test results, practitioners can identify specific biochemical heterogeneities for each particular patient, and objectively monitor therapeutic responses during and after intervention.
Analytes
- Adrenaline
- Dopamine
- GABA
- Glutamate
- Amino acids
- Glycine
- Histamine
- Noradrenaline
- PEA
- Ratios
- Serotonin
Test Method
LCMS/MS/MS (Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry)
Common Conditions
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Aggression
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Lack of motivation and energy
- Poor concentration
- Poor memory
- Other Health Conditions
- GIT issues
- Hormonal imbalances
- Hyperactivity
- Mood swings
- Endocrine and Hormonal Health
- Thyroid disorders
About The Test
All tests come with full instructions, including a pre-authorised practitioner script.
Home test kits come with everything you need to complete the test, including free express post return postage to the laboratory.
All pathology test kits come with a preauthorised script (including test kit/s if required) to take to your local pathology test centre.
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Turn-around time: 14 days
Types Of Neurotransmitters In This Test
- Serotonin – Mood and emotion regulation especially happiness, digestive function, sleep and carbohydrate cravings.
- Dopamine – Reward mechanism, confidence, motivation, focus, concentration.
- GABA – An inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces anxiety. Also important for motor control.
- Noradrenaline – Alertiveness, dreaming, learning, mood.
- Adrenaline – Attention, mental focus, arousal, metabolism. Too much can lead to anxiety and stress. Too little can lead to depression, fatigue, weight gain, poor motivation.
- Glutamate – Associated with learning and memory. High levels linked with OCD.
Note: The adrenal fatigue test is recommended to be performed with the Extensive Neurotransmitter Profile due to the interrelationship of adrenal hormones and the HP axis (Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis).
Symptoms of Neurotransmitter Imbalances
In the below table you can see symptoms experienced for each of the 6 neurotransmitters based on having a high level or having a low level. It’s important to understand that you could be experiencing imbalances in one or even all of the neurotransmitters.
| High | Low | |
| Serotonin | Headache, mental confusion Sweating, shivering Hypertension, tachycardia Nausea, vomiting Muscle twitching, tremor |
Depression, low mood Hot flashes Sleep difficulties, anxiety Carbohydrate cravings Constipation |
| GABA | Anxiety Tingling of extremities Shortness of breath Throbbing heart |
Anxiety / Depression / mood disorders Hyperactivity PMS Sleep issues |
| Dopamine | Developmental problems Schizophrenia Psychosis Possible increased Testosterone |
Lack of motivation and focus Poor memory Addictions, cravings Low libido / decreased Testosterone Poor motor control / tremors |
| Noradrenaline | Stress, anxiety Hyperactivity Increased blood pressure Pain |
Lack of focus, energy or motivation Depression with apathy |
| Adrenaline | Insomnia Stress, anxiety Blood sugar imbalance, Insulin resistance Allergic reactions |
Poor methylation Lack of focus Lack of energy Poor blood sugar control |
| Glutamate | Neruortoxicity Stress, anxiety Low mood Sleep disturbances |
Fatigue Poor brain function Poor memory |
For Australian Orders we provide an express postage reply-paid envelope with the test kit for you to send your test sample directly to our pathology laboratory in Australia.
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