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This panel Requires a MINIMUM 8 HOUR FAST BEFORE testing. The panel includes both samples for home collection as well as BLOOD tests that REQUIRE a KIT to be mailed to your home. Please wait for the kit to arrive BEFORE visiting the local lab for collection

The Followup Autism Panel I was designed to be an extensive followup testing to monitor the progress of efforts to control the symptoms of Autism. These values will be compared to the initial test results that were used to establish the baseline data.

This profile includes the following tests. Click the test name for more information.

Complete Blood Count (CBC)
General Health Screen (CMP, Lipid Profile)
Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
C-Reactive Protein (CRP-Cardio)
Comprehensive Stool
Organic Acid Test (OAT)
IgG Food Allergy Profile

Comprehensive Stool Test Analysis - Many chronic disorders come from digestive problems and inadequate nutrient absorption. Even with a very complete and balanced diet, nutrients have to be properly digested to transport vitamins to different parts of the body. Proper gastrointestinal functioning also ensures elimination of toxic molecules, microbes,and undigested food particles. This helps prevent infections, toxic reactions, allergies, and other health problems. Individuals with a compromised immune system are more susceptible to opportunistic pathogens in the gut which create an imbalance and inflammation. The stool test cultures beneficial bacteria, imbalanced bacteria, dysbiotic bacteria, and yeast to determine the exact species so that correct treatment can be administered. The test will also measure digestive enzymes inflammation, microbial resistance, short chain fatty acids, Secretory IgA and more.

Organic Acid Test (OAT) - Great Plains Laboratory has patented the use of specific metabolites for the identification of certain yeast species. We can easily identify an overgrowth of yeast and bacteria more reliably than a common culture. Reducing or eliminating yeast overgrowth has been one of the most effective methods of reducing autistic symptoms. The test will also identify deficiency of essential nutrients such as vitamins and antioxidants as well as oxidative stress and detoxification ability. All together we test for 65 metabolites that relate to yeast, bacteria, water soluble vitamins, oxalates, neurotransmitters, mitochondrial function and other metabolic pathways which can have adverse affects on immune and neurological function.

IgG Food Allergy Profile - This test is extremely useful as a guide to healing the inflamed GI tract. The improper digestion of foods can cause inflammation and immunity problems contribute to the formation of allergies. These allergies or sensitivities are associated with the reaction of foods with certain gamma interferon that can cause profound behavioral changes and even psychosis. This test will identify the specific antibody that is commonly associated with ASD symptoms called IgG, not commonly tested by allergists. The elimination of the offending food will help strengthen the immune system and reduce ASD symptoms. The most common foods found to be abnormally high are dairy, wheat, (glutens) soy, peanuts, eggs, and citrus. IgG symptoms, aside from simple skin reactions can demonstrate themselves as behavioral problems, fatigue, hyperactivity, headaches, and gastrointestinal problems.

These tests, if purchased individually from MyMedLab, would cost $1250.00 Purchasing them together as a panel provides an additional $260.00 saving off the regular price. This group of tests from your local doctor or hospital lab would typically cost between $1600 - $2800.