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Topic: Best test for detox / methylation problems

jalama
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Member # 14600

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What is the best test to use to find out if you have a problem with detox?

Thank you!

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JCarlhelp
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Several in my family use sauna

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Tammy N.
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A local doc did some tests on me with Health Diagnostic Laboratory (for MTHFR, etc.) I'm not sure if its "the best" but it gave me some info that we needed. I called the lab last week asking if they knew what docs were best at treating MTHFR. They said they didn't know, but offered for me to have a free phone consult with one of the health coaches! (I'm set up for next Monday). I was impressed by this. You can also get free follow-up consults to monitor your progress.

Also, I just noticed Doctor's Data offers a methylation profile. Not sure how good it is. But you check check out their website and read for yourself and see if worth doing. Cost is $205. I'm thinking about it. My doc agreed to order test if I would like to have done.

Also, some people here on LN are going thru mthfr.net and ordering tests from that site. It is run by a doc, who then gives phone consults.

Good luck.

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Razzle
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Dr. Yasko's Methylation Test Panel is good:

http://www.holisticheal.com/health-tests/nutrigenomic-testing/comprehensive-methylation-panel-with-methylation-pathway-analysis.html

And I also had DetoxiGenomic tests (shows Phase I & II Detox) through Genova Diagnostics:

http://www.gdx.net/product/10038

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-Razzle
Lyme IgM IGeneX Pos. 18+++, 23-25+, 30++, 31+, 34++, 39 IND, 83-93 IND; IgG IGeneX Neg. 30+, 39 IND; Mayo/CDC Pos. IgM 23+, 39+; IgG Mayo/CDC Neg. band 41+; Bart. (clinical dx; Fry Labs neg. for all coinfections), sx >30 yrs.

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Robin123
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The detoxigenomic test through Genova Diagnostics did fine for me -

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cocowyo
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I got the basic test (2 most common mutations) done at LabCorp and my insurance covered it. I'm pretty sure my diagnosis to get it covered was hyperhomocysteinemia.

If you don't have insurance or your insurance doesn't cover it, I believe it costs about $150, but call LabCorp to make sure.

Interestingly, I was invited to participate in a study that paid for testing for 30+ MTHFR mutations through Pathway Genomics. I got the same results as the basic test. I don't know what the advantage is of getting the full profile.

Here is info on the LabCorp test:
http://bit.ly/JNkUbE

Here's the Pathway Genomcs site. I did a brief search for the MTHFR test and cost, but couldn't find it quickly. You probably have to call or email.
https://www.pathway.com/

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Clinical dx/muscle tests
+ CBS upregulation, parasites, babs
- bart, KPU, yeast, mold

Blood tests
MCTD (autoimmune): +RNP
MTHFR - homozygous C677T
CD57 - 192

Diet - modified paleo

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Razzle
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 30398

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Detoxigenomic tests show different things than the full methylation panel.

If I'd quit with the detoxigenomic test, I would not have known I had the CBS upregulation that explains my problem with sulfites/sulfur amino acids.

For some of us, it is more than just MTHFR, and the methylation panel is important for finding that out.

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-Razzle
Lyme IgM IGeneX Pos. 18+++, 23-25+, 30++, 31+, 34++, 39 IND, 83-93 IND; IgG IGeneX Neg. 30+, 39 IND; Mayo/CDC Pos. IgM 23+, 39+; IgG Mayo/CDC Neg. band 41+; Bart. (clinical dx; Fry Labs neg. for all coinfections), sx >30 yrs.

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