| Applying Laboratory Evaluations: To Improve Clinical Outcome |
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"Awesome! This seminar is a MUST for practitioners wanting to add or expand functional testing in practice. I am going to be able to utilize these tests immediately and know my patient results will be greatly enhanced."
-Tamara Santa Ana, D.C.
Held on August 29/30 and December 5/6 at our state-of-the-art training facility located in Atlanta, GA and taught by practicing clinicians and the writers of the landmark book, Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, this seminar is geared toward clinicians looking to expand their use of functional laboratory testing. August is almost full, so sign up today!
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| Don't Forget the Importance of Vitamins for Optimal Health! |
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The Fat-Soluble Vitamins Profile is a great tool to gain an overall perspective of a patient's health, nutrient processing, and dietary insufficiencies. Serum levels of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K plus beta-carotene and coenzyme Q10 are measured to evaluate total body status of these important antioxidant nutrients.
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| Volume 4, Issue 6 |
June 2009 |
Greetings!
For June, Metametrix is proud to feature the GI Effects Stool Profile! The GI Effects Stool Profile uses DNA analysis to reveal microbiota in the gut. In this issue we will feature articles and resources that can help understand the benefits of DNA stool analysis as well as case studies showing the application of the GI Effects Profile.
Additionally, we are excited to announce PrePay Advantage, a new courtesy insurance filing program on patient prepaid test submissions! Also, be sure to check out upcoming events, such as the AEHF 27th Annual International Symposium and the IFM Advanced Practice Module. Other features include a book review on The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis reviewed by Metametrix Clinical Consultant, Terry Pollock and the newly released Metametrix Handbook. Check out more on each of these below!
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| The Innovative GI Effects Stool Profile |
 The "gold standard" of stool analysis
The GI Effects Stool Analysis Profile uses DNA analysis to assess the complete microbiota in the gut. In the last decade, DNA sequencing has played a pivotal role in our knowledge on microbial diversity and is the new gold standard for identification of bacteria in microbiology.
Culture techniques have significant weaknesses including:
- Bacterial growth in transport, since live bacteria are needed for measurement
- Quasi quantification (quantification is based on subjective measures)
- Presumptive diagnosis (diagnosis is based on probability or presumption)
- Inability to accurately evaluate predominate bacteria
Read more in the latest white paper below.
Documented Limitations of Culture Based Stool Assessment (PDF)
Learn more on the GI Effects Profile
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| GI Effects Stool Profile Audio and Visual Presentations |
 Additional Learning Resources on GI Effects
Clinicians choose the GI Effects Stool Profile for a variety of different symptoms in their patients. Below are some audio and visual presentations showing an overall look at the application of the GI Effects Profile including a case study on a patient with irritable bowel syndrome, and another showing the significance of bifidobacter, a healthy bacteria found in the gut. Additionally, we have a podcast from Dr. Todd LePine from this year's Institute for Functional Medicine's annual symposium in Hollywood, Florida. Check out these additional learning resource links below!
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| Metametrix Introduces PrePay Advantage! |
 A New Courtesy Insurance Filing Program
Metametrix is excited to announce a new courtesy insurance filing for all prepaid test submissions. Metametrix will now submit insurance claims as a courtesy for patients that include full payment at the "Patient Prepay" price with specimen submission.
Prepay insurance billing is a value-added service with benefits to both the clinician and patient:
- Reducing pricing, billing, and collections confusion
- Any testing services provided by Metametrix can be submitted
- Since patients are prepaying, they are not liable for any additional charges regardless of the amount covered by insurance
- Faster insurance reimbursements paid by the insurance company directly to the patient
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| The Whole Body Approach To Osteoporosis: Book Review |
 A Complete Picture of Bone Health
Terry Pollock, a clinical consultant for Metametrix Clinical Laboratory and a member of the Metametrix Institute, has read and reviewed Dr. Keith McCormick's publication, The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis. In this review, Terry explains how this book paints a complete picture of what it takes to reach vital skeletal health and how this goal integrates on the journey to optimal health. Read Terry Pollock's review below and learn more on The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis.
Read Terry Pollock's Complete Book Review
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| The Metametrix Handbook is Now Available! |
 A Pocket-Guide Clinical Reference Manual
The new Metametrix Handbook is a clinical reference manual that can help with interpretation of test results, development of treatment plans for patients, identification of possible causes of symptoms and conditions, and more.
Key Features:
- A practical interpretive guide for Metametrix testing profiles
- Easy-to-understand
- Includes causes, symptoms, and treatments for high and low test results
- Multiple analyte pattern analysis
- Common abbreviations listed on inside front and back covers
- Spiral binding and pocket-size make this handbook ideal for clinical settings
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Please visit www.metametrix.com for more information on our innovative stool analysis testing. Be sure to check out July's newsletter where we will feature information on organic acid testing. If you have questions or would like additional information on any of this month's topics, please give us a call at 800-221-4640 or send us an email through our contact us page.
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