Carter Institute Recommended Tests
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Vitamin D Check
1 test included
$55 AUD
Over 30% of adults are estimated to be vitamin D deficient which can cause muscle weakness and fatigue. This simple vitamin D test will tell you if you have a deficiency.
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Reverse T3 Check
1 test included
$89 AUD
If you've had 'normal' thyroid test results but still suspect a hormone imbalance, you may find rT3 is sabotaging your thyroid function. Find out more with this simple reverse T3 test.
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Advanced Thyroid Check
5 tests included
$125 AUD
If you’re looking for a comprehensive assessment of your thyroid function, including an investigation of an underlying autoimmune disorder, then this combined thyroid antibodies test and thyroid function test is the blood test for you.
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Well Woman Check
46 tests included
$249 AUD
In today's hectic world, are you looking after yourself? Whatever stage of life you're at, this comprehensive blood test covers the essentials to help give you peace of mind when it comes to your health.
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Helicobacter Pylori Check (stool)
1 test included
$120 AUD
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria that infects the stomach, and is now known to be a major cause of peptic ulcer disease. One third of Australians are believed to carry the bug, but many don’t realise they have it.
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Well Man Check
42 tests included
$249 AUD
How often do you get your car serviced? And how often do you give yourself a work up? This blood test covers the essentials so you're doing more than just kicking the tyres when it comes to your health.
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Gut Health Check
71 tests included
$449 AUD
There are medical explanations and labels for many gut problems, but the big exception is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Since many gut disorders have similar symptoms to IBS, ruling out a more serious underlying gut disease is an important first step.
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Parasite PCR Check
13 tests included
$120 AUD
Some gut problems can be a consequence of an undetected gut infection. A significant number of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) cases could actually be due to undiagnosed gut pathogens such as Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis.
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Methylation Pathways Check
1 test included
$375 AUD
This test is designed as a follow up to the Genetic Methylation Check. The Methylation Pathways Check analyses key metabolic markers to reveal how your body manages nutrients, energy, and detoxification. Paired with the Genetic Methylation Check, this test provides a comprehensive view of your current metabolic health.
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MTHFR Check
2 tests included
$69 AUD
As much as half of the population may have an MTHFR gene test mutation. MTHFR testing can provide valuable information about an individual's risk of health conditions associated with folate deficiency and elevated homocysteine levels.
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SIBO Check - Glucose + Lactulose
2 tests included
$229 AUD
If the small intestine becomes overgrown with bacteria it can lead to malabsorption of key nutrients and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Find out more with a simple breath test.
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Haemochromatosis Check
3 tests included
$89 AUD
Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Australia. People with haemochromatosis absorb too much iron from their diet - the excess iron is stored in the body and over time this leads to iron overload.
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FODMAP Check
2 tests included
$289 AUD
FODMAPs are naturally occurring sugars found in milk and dairy products, fruits and vegetables, cereals and processed foods. These dietary sugars are poorly absorbed in the gut and can cause symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
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Homocysteine Check
1 test included
$49 AUD
The importance of homocysteine as a marker for health and wellbeing has recently become evident with elevated levels now recognised as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s.
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Allergy Check
27 tests included
$109 AUD
Allergies are on the increase, and food allergies in particular are becoming more common. Allergies are caused by an overreaction of the body’s immune system to certain innocuous molecules from the outside world. These allergens may be from foods, pollens, house dust, animal hair or moulds.
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Blood Chemistry Check
45 tests included
$135 AUD
A comprehensive metabolic panel which includes a full blood exam, lipid profile, liver and kidney function check, and iron studies.
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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Check
3 tests included
$59 AUD
It can be difficult to diagnose EBV because its symptoms so closely resemble a range of other illnesses. However, a blood test can confirm the presence of EBV antibodies in the system, or whether someone has had a recent or past infection.
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Advanced DUTCH Check
42 tests included
$539 AUD
The DUTCH test - Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones - is a complete analysis of your hormones using dried urine.
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Heavy Metals Check
4 tests included
$125 AUD
Heavy metal poisoning occurs when your body’s soft tissues absorb a toxic amount of heavy metal, most commonly mercury, lead, cadmium or arsenic.
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Metabolic Balance Panel with Vitamin D
52 tests included
$195 AUD
Complete pathology panel required for the Metabolic Balance personalised nutrition analysis. Metabolic Balance matches your personal “body chemistry” to your ideal “food chemistry”. This panel also includes vitamin D.
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Lyme Disease Check
1 test included
$59 AUD
Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The first symptom is usually a characteristic pink or red rash that starts as a small red spot that gradually spreads in a much larger circle.
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Complete Microbiome Mapping (PCR) - GI Map
91 tests included
$569 AUD
The panel is a comprehensive collection of microbial targets as well as immune, inflammation and digestive markers. It screens for pathogenic bacteria, commensal bacteria, opportunistic pathogens, fungi, viruses, and parasites.
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HLA-B27
1 test included
$69 AUD
This test is used to determine whether you have human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) on the surface of your cells, and to help assess the likelihood that you have an autoimmune disorder associated with the presence of HLA-B27.
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Cytokine Check
16 tests included
$449 AUD
Cytokines are small proteins that play a crucial role in the immune system and are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including inflammation, cell growth and differentiation, and tissue repair.
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Toxic Metals Check (urine)
14 tests included
$239 AUD
Heavy metal toxicity is a common issue in Australia and lots of people are widely affected. The urine toxic metal analysis test assesses fourteen toxic metals.
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Oxidised LDL Check
1 test included
$195 AUD
Oxidised LDL is a potentially harmful type of cholesterol that is produced in the body when normal LDL cholesterol is damaged by chemical interactions with free radicals.
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Parasite PCR + H Pylori Check
14 tests included
$189 AUD
Some gut problems can be a consequence of an undetected gut infection. A significant number of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) cases could actually be due to undiagnosed gut pathogens such as Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis.
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Secretory IgA Saliva Check (sIgA)
1 test included
$149 AUD
sIgA is an antibody found in mucous, tears and saliva which is important to your body’s immune defenses. sIgA traps invading bacteria so they pass through the body before causing an infection, and plays an important role in keeping pathogens from attaching to the intestinal lining.
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Zonulin Check
1 test included
$120 AUD
Zonulin test
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Platinum Health Check - Male
117 tests included
$759 AUD
The Platinum Check is our most comprehensive panel of tests which provides deep insights into your cardiovascular, nutritional, hormonal and gut health.
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Platinum Health Check - Female
117 tests included
$759 AUD
The Platinum Check is our most comprehensive panel of tests which provides deep insights into your cardiovascular, nutritional, hormonal and gut health.
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Comprehensive Thyroid Check
8 tests included
$235 AUD
If you’re looking for our most comprehensive thyroid panel, this panel includes the thyroid function tests, 3 thyroid antibodies as well as reverse T3.
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Adrenal Stress Check
5 tests included
$175 AUD
Adrenal fatigue may be one of the most under diagnosed condition in western society. This adrenocortex stress test assesses your response to stress and provides valuable insights to help you balance your hormones.
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