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Mark Howard

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin   

Test ID: A1AT A genetic disorder lack of Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a common genetic disorder where a lack of AAT protein—produced in the liver—leads to premature emphysema (COPD) and liver disease. It is caused by inherited mutations (commonly the Z allele) causing dysfunctional or trapped AAT in the liver. Turnaround time:  1 day…

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Sputum for routine culture

Test ID: SPUT Turnaround time:  4 days Sample Collection Instructions: Rinse mouth with water (not mouthwash) and collect a sputum sample by coughing deeply. Sample Requirements: Sterile Universal (60ml) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable    

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Aspergillus (IgG Serology)

Test ID: ASPG Aspergillus IgG serology detects antibodies in the blood to diagnose chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), and aspergilloma. It is a crucial marker of long-term fungal exposure or infection, particularly in chronic lung conditions. Results are generally interpreted alongside clinical findings and imaging. Turnaround time:  5 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Standard venepuncture…

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Stool Chemistry Panel [STCP]

Indications: The stool chemistry profile includes important markers of digestion & absorption, intestinal inflammation and immunology. Sample Collection Instructions: 

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Potassium

Test ID: K Turnaround time:  1 day Sample Collection Instructions:  Sample is best stored at ambient temperature until dispatched Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable    

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EnviroTox Complete Panel[ETCP]

This panel of tests builds on the EnviroTox panel (Mosaic Diagnostic's Toxic Organic Chemicals ("TOXDetect"), Organic Acids Profile (OATs) and Glyphosate) and additionally includes the Mycotoxins Panel to screen for exposure to moulds in domestic and occupational environments, contamination of foods and other potential sources. This provides an extensive screen of exposure to a wide…

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EnviroTox Panel[ETP]

This panel of tests combines the Mosaic Diagnostic's Toxic Organic Chemicals ("TOXDetect"), Organic Acids Profile ("OATs") and Glyphosate to provide a comprehensive screen of exposure to environmental toxins and their effects on human metabolism. The tests are performed on an early morning urine specimen and are comprehensively reported with descriptions of possible sources of exposure…

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Toxic Organic Chemicals Exposure Profile – “TOXDetect” with Glyphosate [TOX5]

Environmental toxins are widely dispersed in the environment, from industrial processes and pollution to agriculture, cosmetics, combustion products, man made packaging, medications, waste disposal and many others.  These harmful substances are increasingly present in our world and it's impossible to avoid exposure. Excessive exposure increases long-term health risks, and detoxification processes inhibit other biochemical activity…

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Casomorphin and Gliadorphin Peptides (for gluten and casein peptides)

Test ID: CGPEP Turnaround time:  10 days Sample Collection Instructions:  Early morning, mid-stream urine (Sample Report    

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Vitamin Panel 7 [VIT7]

Indications: This panel includes vitamins A (retinol), Beta-Carotene, C (ascorbic acid), E (tocopherol), B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin) and B6 (Pyridoxine). Other vitamins can be requested individually as required (e.g. B12, folate, D, B3 & B7) Patient Instructions: No vitamin containing supplements for 24 hours prior to testing. Sample Requirements: 2 x yellow (SST), 3 x…

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