Testing Procedures

Based in Eugene, Oregon, Dr. Bove offers a wide range of Conventional Testing Procedures along with Specialty Lab Testing at the Turning Point Center in Eugene:

Specialty Lab Testing:

• Hormone: (saliva, blood or urine) testing for male and female hormones, including: estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, melatonin, etc.
• Digestive Stool Analysis: evaluation of digestive function including yeast (Candida) & parasite testing; Celiac disease & SIBO
• SIBO /Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (breath)
• G.I. Map (stool) genetic assessment of gastrointestinal bacteria, fungus & viruses
• Microbiome / uBiome (stool)
• 23andme: Genetic Health Risks [https://www.23andme.com/] saliva analysis with individualized Opus23 personalized medicine report [https://datapunk.net/opus23blog/about_opus23/]
• Adrenal Stress Index (A.S.I.) salivary cortisol test that assess the impact of stress on the neuro-endocrine-immune system and is valuable for all stress-related and fatigue conditions.
• Thyroid & Autoimmune Profile: comprehensive thyroid evaluation & expanded autoimmune marker evaluations.
• Amino Acid Profile: (urine or blood) assays the building blocks of neurotransmitter synthesis
• Nutrient Analysis (blood)
• Organic Acids / Amino Acids (urine) metabolic assessment
• Infectious Disease Evaluation: screening for hidden infections such as Lyme disease & other ‘stealth infections’
• Toxic Element Exposure Profile: (hair, urine & blood) assessment of heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic) chemicals, pesticides and other toxins such as solvents, pesticides, plastics, etc,
• Food & Environmental Allergy: assays of food, inhalant, mold, environmental chemicals and toxic metal allergies
• Detoxification & Oxidative Stress Profile: (blood and saliva) assessment of the liver’s detoxification capacity and oxidative stress level
• Fatty Acid Profile: (blood) assessment of essential fats and ratio of beneficial fatty acids  such as omega-3 and certain omega-6 oil
• Cardiovascular Risk Profile: profile that analyzes blood for levels of HDL, LDL, lipid fractionation, total cholesterol, ratios, triglycerides, lipoprotein(a), homocysteine, fibrinogen, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein

The specialty testing Dr. Bove offers in Eugene, Oregon provides a unique window into identifying the underlying causes of disease with the goal of treating the cause and not just medicating symptoms.

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