Diagnostic Testing

Backstrom Chiropractic and Wellness offers a variety of diagnostic testing. Several tests are available and some can even be done in our office.

Saliva Hormone Testing for Women/Men

Do you have any of these symptoms?

Hot flashes, fatigue, night sweats, irregular periods, insomnia, breast tenderness, memory loss, mood swings, increased skin wrinkling, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, low sex drive or anxiety?

All of these can be attributed to a hormone imbalance. The best way to check hormone levels is through saliva. Hormones tested are: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. Your hormones all work together to create an environment of balance and harmony. An imbalance of one can affect all of them. Measuring salivary hormone levels can also indicate the level at which the adrenal glands are functioning.

Prices vary depending on individual needs*

There are few different options to choose from at Backstrom Chiropractic and Wellness, to check ones hormone levels. Contact is today to find out which option is best for you!

Vitamin D Blood Drop Testing

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin and pro-hormone that exists in several different forms. Vitamin D2 is not produced in the body and comes from plant sources whereas Vitamin D3 is found in cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines. It is manufactured in the skin with adequate exposure to the suns UVB rays.

Vitamin D can also increase intestinal absorption of dietary calcium. It can also increase re-absorption of calcium filtered by the kidneys and mobilizes calcium from bone when there is insufficient dietary calcium.

It has also been said to aid with the function of the immune system and helping control hypertension.

Cost for the Vitamin D Blood Drop Test is: $99*

Prices subject to change without notice*

Food allergy and sensitivity testing/ ALCAT

The ALCAT Test identifies reactions to over 350 foods, chemicals and other substances associated with inflammation that are linked to chronic health problems like migraines, aching joints, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, eczema, hyperactivity/ADD, asthma and even obesity.

Prices vary depending on individual needs*

Contact us today to find out which test is best for you!

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

We’ve become conditioned to think of fat as “bad.” Omega-3 fats (technically fatty acids), however, are essential to the human body, and have benefits for our heart,  brain, eyes, and joints.

By reducing inflammation, blood clots and improving membrane function, omega-3 fats are associated with a lower risk of heart complications – including heart disease, plaque buildup and heart attacks - both in persons with a history of heart disease and in healthy individuals.

Omega-3 fats also seem to be important for optimal brain development in babies, and mental function, particularly later in life. For pregnant women, an intake of omega-3 fats supports normal visual development in the fetus.

In short, the addition of omega-3 fats to the diet is important to maintaining both our physical and mental health.

The Omega Quant test is a simple at home kit, that can be purchased in our office.

Cost for the Omega Quant test is: $150*

Prices subject to change without notice*

Metabolic Assessment Profile

The Metabolic Assessment Profile measures the levels of indican, lipid peroxides, and urinary bile acid sulfates (UBAS) This profile provides an index of general digestive metabolism by assessing protein digestion, oxidative damage caused by free radical activity, and bile acid sulfates, a direct measurement of liver function.

Conditions assessed include a wide variety of GI symptoms, persistent or recurring infection, low energy, and vague, generalized symptoms.

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GI Pathogen Screen w/ H. pylori Antigen

Determines the presence of ova and parasites such as protozoa, flatworms, or roundworms; immunoglobulin G (IgG) to Cryptosporidium parvum , Entamoeba histolytica , and Giardia lamblia antigens in stool; bacteria, fungi (including yeasts), and occult blood.

Conditions that may be assessed include suspected parasitic or pathogen infection, maldigestion, malabsorption and pathologies caused by infectious agents.

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Intestinal Barrier Function Screen

The intestinal barrier function screen measures the integrity of the gut's mucosal barrier, antigen penetration, dysbiosis, leaky gut, malabsorption, dietary protein sensitivity, intestinal permeability, crypt hyperplasia, antibody response to: Candida, aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, and dietary proteins.

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Gluten Sensitivity Panel

Gluten sensitivity (GS) encompasses a collection of medical conditions in which gluten has an adverse effect. For individuals with gluten-sensitive enteropathy, removal of gluten generally results in the restoration of villus architecture or lower lymphocyte densities in the intestine. With some sensitivity, improvements may be seen in the neurological state, but a clinical finding may not be clear. GS also can affect blood chemistry, treatability of certain autoimmune diseases, and/or an untreated improvement in autoimmune conditions.

Gluten is composed of the sticky, storage proteins found in wheat. Gluten-sensitive enteropathy (GSE) can range from mild inflammation of the mucosa of the small intestine to severe celiac disease.

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In office testing

In office testing includes:

Zinc levels

Iodine levels

PH level

Blood typing

Food sensitivities

Applied Kinesiology/Muscle Response testing

For more information and questions please feel free to contact us at:

Backstrom Chiropractic and Wellness

630-790-2440