We have a new blog series that features each of our lab partners so that you can get to know them better! Next up is Doctor’s Data. We interviewed the Marketing Director at Doctor’s Data, Inc. to learn more about their lab company, the most commonly ordered tests, and the technology behind their testing.
Wow, that is along time! What do you focus on at Doctor's Data?
Our mission is to improve lives through science. We focus on specialty testing that help doctors identify health risks and improve outcomes for patients with chronic conditions.
What technology do you use at the lab?
Doctor's Data has spared no effort in creating a modern physical plant equipped with the most advanced instrumentation available to support our scientific team. The laboratory is a model of innovation, featuring state-of-the-art design, systems and materials which support our exacting work through optimal cleanliness, contamination control and streamlined specimen flow.
Our expertly trained team is supported by advanced instruments such as dynamic reaction cell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (DRC-ICP/MS) for elemental analysis, DNA amplification assays, and automated identification and antimicrobial sensitivity instruments for recognition of bacterial resistance mechanisms and phenotypes in our clinical microbiology department. To learn more, click here.
What are the main conditions practitioners are using your labs to diagnose and treat?
Doctor’s Data helps practitioners assess and treat gastrointestinal function, hormone status, heavy metal burden, nutritional deficiencies, cardiovascular risk, liver and metabolic abnormalities, and more.
What are the most popular tests ordered through your lab?
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology (CSAP) has been a very popular test, and now we have introduced the GI360™ to add valuable assessment of the GI microbiome in terms of bacterial abundance and diversity, using extremely sensitive and validated PCR technology. Both the GI360™ and CSAP are excellent tests providing actionable information. The CSAP utilizes growth-based culture and ID by MALDI-TOF, important stool chemistries, and microscopy to detect and assess the status of commensals, dysbiotic and pathogenic bacteria, yeast and parasites. The GI360™ built on the CSAP with addition of remarkably sensitive and reproducible PCR technologies. The GI360™ includes The Dysbiosis Index, a calculation based on the overall bacterial abundance and profile within the patient's sample, as well as PCR detection of pathogenic bacteria, viruses and parasites. You can learn more at GI360.com, where we have a wealth of information including videos, webinars, podcasts, posters and abstracts and more.
Toxic & Essential Elements in urine are also popular profiles. Analysis of the levels of toxic metals in urine after the administration of a metal detoxification agent is an objective way to evaluate the accumulation of toxic metals. Acute metal poisoning is rare. More common, however, is a chronic, low-level exposure to toxic metals that can result in significant retention in the body that can be associated with a vast array of adverse health effects and chronic disease, including GI symptoms, immune dysfunction, inflammation, and depression.
Endocrinology tests such as hormone and cortisol analysis, and neurotransmitters are commonly ordered. Changes in sex hormones and adrenal hormones can lead to neurotransmitter imbalances. And at the same time, neurotransmitter imbalances will affect hormone production and function. Testing both neurotransmitters and hormones provides a comprehensive view of the body’s functional neuroendocrine status, and brings to light additional factors that may be contributing to symptoms, which can include mood disorders, fatigue, insomnia, and loss of mental focus or “brain fog.
To learn more about each of these tests visit the Rupa Health Lab Test Catalog and select Doctor's Data as the Lab Company.
From here you can see the specimen type and more details on each test. If you're a Rupa Practitioner, you can also view the cost of each test.
Not yet a Rupa Practitioner? It’s free to sign up here!
We have a new blog series that features each of our lab partners so that you can get to know them better! Next up is Doctor’s Data. We interviewed the Marketing Director at Doctor’s Data, Inc. to learn more about their lab company, the most commonly ordered tests, and the technology behind their testing.
Wow, that is a long time! What do you focus on at Doctor's Data?
Our mission is to improve lives through science. We focus on specialty testing that helps doctors identify potential health risks and support better outcomes for patients with various conditions.
What technology do you use at the lab?
Doctor's Data has spared no effort in creating a modern physical plant equipped with the most advanced instrumentation available to support our scientific team. The laboratory is a model of innovation, featuring state-of-the-art design, systems, and materials which support our exacting work through optimal cleanliness, contamination control, and streamlined specimen flow.
Our expertly trained team is supported by advanced instruments such as dynamic reaction cell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (DRC-ICP/MS) for elemental analysis, DNA amplification assays, and automated identification and antimicrobial sensitivity instruments for recognition of bacterial resistance mechanisms and phenotypes in our clinical microbiology department. To learn more, click here.
What are the main conditions practitioners are using your labs to assess?
Doctor’s Data helps practitioners assess gastrointestinal function, hormone status, heavy metal exposure, nutritional levels, cardiovascular health, liver and metabolic functions, and more.
What are the most popular tests ordered through your lab?
The Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology (CSAP) has been a very popular test, and now we have introduced the GI360™ to add valuable assessment of the GI microbiome in terms of bacterial abundance and diversity, using extremely sensitive and validated PCR technology. Both the GI360™ and CSAP are excellent tests providing actionable information. The CSAP utilizes growth-based culture and ID by MALDI-TOF, important stool chemistries, and microscopy to detect and assess the status of commensals, dysbiotic and pathogenic bacteria, yeast, and parasites. The GI360™ builds on the CSAP with the addition of remarkably sensitive and reproducible PCR technologies. The GI360™ includes The Dysbiosis Index, a calculation based on the overall bacterial abundance and profile within the patient's sample, as well as PCR detection of various bacteria, viruses, and parasites. You can learn more at GI360.com, where we have a wealth of information including videos, webinars, podcasts, posters, and abstracts and more.
Toxic & Essential Elements in urine are also popular profiles. Analysis of the levels of toxic metals in urine after the administration of a metal detoxification agent is an objective way to evaluate the accumulation of toxic metals. Acute metal exposure is rare. More common, however, is a chronic, low-level exposure to toxic metals that can result in significant retention in the body that may be associated with a variety of health effects and conditions, including GI symptoms, immune function changes, inflammation, and mood changes.
Endocrinology tests such as hormone and cortisol analysis, and neurotransmitters are commonly ordered. Changes in sex hormones and adrenal hormones can lead to neurotransmitter imbalances. And at the same time, neurotransmitter imbalances will affect hormone production and function. Testing both neurotransmitters and hormones provides a comprehensive view of the body’s functional neuroendocrine status, and brings to light additional factors that may be contributing to symptoms, which can include mood changes, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and changes in mental focus or “brain fog.
To learn more about each of these tests visit the Rupa Health Lab Test Catalog and select Doctor's Data as the Lab Company.
From here you can see the specimen type and more details on each test. If you're a Rupa Practitioner, you can also view the cost of each test.
Not yet a Rupa Practitioner? It’s free to sign up here!
The information in this article is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. This information should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting a doctor. Consult with a health care practitioner before relying on any information in this article or on this website.
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