Organix Spotlight Analyte:
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This organic acid is measured in the Metametrix Organix Profile and works with kynurenine to detect neurological diseases. The analyte, quinolinate, was also a discussion topic at the recent IFM Symposium in Florida.
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| Applying Laboratory Evaluations - New October date added due to popular demand! |
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"Highly stimulating seminar, reinforcing my desire to utilize these services and learn this science. Thank you."
- Craig Steingraber, DC, June Seminar attendee
Held on August 29/30 , October 17/18, 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 SOLD OUT, October and December are filling up fast, so sign up today!
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| Volume 4, Issue 7 |
July 2009 |
Greetings!
For the month of July the Metametrix Memo is proud to feature the Organix Profile! The Organix Profiles measure organic acids to reveal nutrient insufficiencies, metabolic dysfunction, and neurotransmitter activity to help determine the root cause of illness. Featured selections include case studies and related articles. Also, be sure to check out upcoming events including an added October date for the Applying Laboratory Evaluations Seminar held at our own state-of-the-art laboratory. Learn more on each of these categories below!
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| Organix: The Starting Point |
 A Functional Medicine Test Going Beyond the Symptoms
The Organix Profile is a great starting point in evaluating your patient's health and identifying the cause of chronic symptoms. A simple overnight urine collection can reveal nutritional imbalances and includes markers for bacteria and yeast overgrowth in the gut. Our innovative LC/MS-MS method and extensive analyte list make the Organix Profile one of the best organic acid testing options in the industry. Additionally, we offer complimentary consultations for clinicians with one of our clinical consultants to help better understand and interpret test results. Learn more about why organic acids are important to assess and the Organix Profile below.
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| Organix Profile Additional Resources |
Learn more about the Organix Profile
The Organix Profile is the functional medicine practitioner's first look at a patient's overall metabolic health. An audio visual presentation explaining the Organix Profile is presented by clinical consultant, Dr. Elizabeth Redmond. Additional presentations and new case studies are also available on www.metametrixinstitute.org. |
| How to Interpret a Metametrix Lab Report |
 Understanding your Test Results
After receiving your test results, sometimes it can be difficult to interpret what each unique reference range, detection limit, and high and low levels mean to the patient's health. Watch the audio visual presentation below to learn more on how to read and understand test results based on the reference ranges, how they are important, and how they are determined. Additionally, we offer complimentary consultations to the ordering clinician to discuss the test results with one of our clinicial consultants and recommend the new Metametrix Handbook as a great resource for referencing high and low levels of analytes. Click the links below for an audio visual presentation with Metametrix Institute educator, Cass Nelson-Dooley, or view a downloadable PDF.
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| New Features to metametrix.com! |
 Give us Feedback on our website!
New features and benefits include:
- Horizontal Main Navigation - Improves usability and design while reserving left navigation for links related to each section.
- Order Kits Shortcut Button - Allows clinicians easy ordering of test kits and literature directly from the home page.
- Redesigned Test Menu Overview Pages - Clinicians may order a specimen collection kit directly from any profile overview page. Patients can learn how to find a clinician and get started. Certain profiles also include 'Additional Resources' featuring in-depth articles, white papers, and/or audio visual presentations.
- Sample Reports by Profile - A quick, easy-to-browse page including sample reports for all testing profiles.
- Feedback Link - A quick and easy way for you to offer suggestions or comments on any of our web pages! Please click on the Feedback link located at the top right-hand corner of each page.
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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
- 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 organic acid testing. Be sure to check out August's newsletter where we will feature information on amino 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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