Are you looking for a second opinion about test results you've received or simply want insight from a practitioner skilled at reviewing pathology?
I offer these services to both clients and non-clients so that everyone can gain further insight as to where their health complaints are stemming from.
Many tests have hidden insights that are not apparent to all practitioners who may only be looking for either very low or very high results, rather than for what is optimal or not.
Pathology review options
I currently review the following pathology tests:
- Stool testing - Co-Biome, Genova GI Effects and Microbiomix, Invivo, Biomesight, Thorne, MyBiome (Synlab), NirvanaBiome
- Standard pathology testing* - blood chemistry, full blood count, liver function, cholesterol, thyroid, iron studies
*Standard pathology (blood tests) are $AUD180 per single set of standard blood tests. If you would like me to order tests for you, there is an admin fee of $20.
Stool test interpretation options
I have three options for you to choose from:
- Written Interpretation (basic option) - $180
- 45 minute Zoom call - $220
- 60 minute Zoom call (customisation deep dive) - $260
If you haven't had a test done and would like me to order one for you, there is an admin fee of $20.
About the written interpretation (basic option)
- A written report is provided based on your results. This is provided along with the PDF report from Co-Biome and the CSV files of raw data.
- Recommendations are based on your stool test results - they are not customised further based on your health history or current health (the Deep Dive is the best option if you require that).
- Best for those who are simply interested in their gut microbiome and who don’t have any significant health concerns.
About the 45-minute Zoom call
- 45-minute Zoom call reviewing your results.
- The interactive format gives you the opportunity to ask questions in real time.
- This call is a shorter call, so it doesn’t include customisations for the recommendations.
- Suitable for those with chronic health concerns who have an existing practitioner to work with who can customise the recommendations for you.
- A recording of the session can be provided on request, which allows you to review later or create a transcript.
- This is provided along with the PDF report from Co-Biome and the CSV files of raw data.
- No written report provided.
- A basic pre-call form is completed to give me some context of your health concerns.
- Any additional time you require to ask more questions is available at a $2/per minute rate (can be done over email or by extending the Zoom call).
About the 60-minute Zoom call (customisation deep dive)
- 60-minute Zoom call reviewing your results and providing more customised recommendations.
- More time is spent by me preparing for the call by customising recommendations. An extra 15 minutes of call time is included.
- A recording of the session can be provided on request, which allows you to review later or create a transcript.
- A pre-call form needs to be completed so that I can customise recommendations for you.
- This is provided along with the PDF report from Co-Biome and the CSV files of raw data.
- No written report provided.
- Suitable for those with chronic health concerns who need more customisation of the recommendations.
- Any additional time you require to ask more questions is available at a $2/per minute rate (can be done over email or by extending the Zoom call).
Important
- Costs listed are in Australian currency and do not include the cost of the stool test itself or other pathology. They cover administration time, time to review your results and then time to either write a report or conduct a Zoom or phone call. Stool tests are only ordered once you have paid the interpretation fee - you pay the lab separately for the test itself. No refunds are available on the interpretation fee or the test fee.
- Detailed meal plans are not provided but are available.
- For reasons of legal liability, all written reports and/or Zoom calls are provided on the basis that you will take the recommendations to your existing healthcare practitioner for further guidance or implementation. If you’d like my guidance, you are welcome to work with me as a client. If you’d like to become a client of mine after you have had your test interpretation, I offer a discount on the initial consultation fee.
- I can interpret testing for anyone who has already had the testing done or if you need me to order the testing for you.
- If you would like to work with me as a client after a pathology review, the initial consultation will be discounted by $60.
- Results are not released without payment of the above fees.
- Testing and interpretation is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions
- If you require a Co-Biome test and you haven't done this test previously, I always recommend either the Meta Explore GI ($425) or the Meta Explore GI Plus ($485). The GI Plus is particularly helpful if there is a suspicion of a pathogenic infection.
Who can benefit from a stool test?
Considering the link between gut health and so many varied diseases and symptoms, most people will benefit from undertaking a stool test. Even people in relatively good health can benefit from getting a sneak peek in to the health of their gut microbiome.
The conditions that most often benefit from stool analysis include:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome or M.E.
- Fibromyalgia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- IBS
- Dysbiosis
- IBD including Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis
- Other autoimmune conditions including Psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Endometriosis
Read more about the best stool tests to consider.
Ready to jump in?
If you already have stool test results or you know which test you want to order, you can head directly to fill out the request form.
The order form will indicate the steps in the process.
If you want help deciding which test to order OR if you have standard pathology/blood tests for me to review, please get in contact - I'm happy to help.