Laboratory testing

The Power of Epigenetics
The human body is made up of trillions of cells. Each cell contains about 25,000 different genes that influence all organs, systems and processes in your body. Genetic testing is a very valuable tool in Functional Medicine, as it provides insights into how a person’s genes may influence their physical and mental health, including how they metabolize certain nutrients or how susceptible they are to environmental toxins. At DNA Care, we specialize in positively influencing genetic expression through targeted, epigenetic interventions.

Insights into your Histamine Biology
Histamine is a powerful biological molecule with diverse roles throughout the body. It acts as a bronchoconstrictor in the lungs, a trigger of skin reactions such as wheals and hives, a stimulator of stomach acid secretion and a neurotransmitter involved in mood, sleep, and appetite. By combining genetic (DNA) testing with blood biomarkers, we gain a deeper understanding of how your body processes histamine. This dual approach helps us identify potential imbalances, assess your symptoms with precision, and design a fully personalized care plan tailored to your unique biology.

Cortisol curve and DHEA
Chronic, multifactorial (physical, emotional and/or chemical) stress can drive the constant activation of the stress response, also known as the fight-or-flight response. This keeps your body (and mind) in survival mode and prevents you from relaxing, digesting and healing. A communication breakdown among the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenals (the HPA-axis) is often at the root of adrenal dysfunction. 

Your Key to Hormone Health with Personalized Medicine
DUTCH offers the most comprehensive testing for sex and adrenal hormones, along with their metabolites. This extensive data helps providers identify the root causes of symptoms, allowing for personalized treatment plans. Whether dealing with hormone-related issues like HPA-axis dysfunction, fibroids, endometriosis, infertility, PCOS, low testosterone or perimenopause, or simply looking to optimize hormone health, the DUTCH Complete test can help deliver the insights that you need.

Organic Acid testing offers Valuable Insights at a Cellular Level
An organic acids test measures the levels of organic acids in a person’s urine. By analysing the levels of organic acids in your urine, an OAT can provide a detailed picture of how well your body is metabolising nutrients, producing energy, eliminating toxins, and more. This allows for targeted interventions to address (chronic) health concerns more effectively.

GI-MAP comprehensive stool analysis test
The GI-MAP (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) is a state-of-the-art stool test that analyses microbial DNA using quantitative PCR — one of the most precise technologies available in clinical microbiology. More than just a gut flora analysis, GI-MAP provides a detailed view of the intestinal ecosystem, identifying pathogenic bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi, as well as imbalances in commensal organisms. It also assesses key markers of digestion, absorption, mucosal integrity, inflammation, and immune activation — offering an unparalleled window into your gastrointestinal function.

At DNA Care, we integrate GI-MAP findings into deeply personalised treatment plans that not only target symptoms, but restore balance at the root — supporting your microbiome as a foundation for whole-body health.

The GI-MAP’s accuracy and reliability allows personalized protocols.

Transforming Lives With Cellular Precision
At DNA Care we offer a suite of cutting-edge laboratory tests designed to offer valuable insights into your health and to help identify underlying imbalances in case of (chronic) disease. Deficiencies today can create the potential for long-term chronic disease and illness, affecting quality of life over time. Our comprehensive nutrient analysis measures functional deficiencies at a cellular level, assessing how the body utilizes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, antioxidants and metabolites. It identifies the micronutrients needed to enable the production of enzymes and hormones for good health.