ADVANCED HEALTH TESTING
DUTCH advanced hormone test
Saliva / Urine / Sex Hormones / Stress Hormones
The DUTCH Plus is an advanced hormone test for in-depth insights into your hormone status as well as analysis into the mechanics of your sex and stress hormone pathways. Testing hormones and their metabolites, the DUTCH also assesses your daily pattern of free cortisol and cortisol awakening response. This is an appropriate test for any gender.
Introducing the DUTCH Advanced Hormone Test
DUTCH is an acronym for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones.
The DUTCH Plus is a comprehensive dried urine and saliva test that optimises data collection about your sex and adrenal production and metabolism.
More than simply gathering singular data points of progesterone, testosterone and oestrogen, the DUTCH Plus offers another layer of insights for your practitioner by displaying conversion of sex hormones into the many active pathways to activation and utilisation.
The DUTCH Plus also offers insights into organic acids, evaluating potential nutritional deficiencies, oxidative stress, gut dysbiosis, melatonin levels and neuroinflammation.
Gathering morning cortisol across three saliva collections, your practitioner can see if your cortisol is in the optimal range, telling us about your body’s stress state and HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) axis function
Introducing the DUTCH Advanced Hormone Test
DUTCH is an acronym for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones.
The DUTCH Plus is a comprehensive dried urine and saliva test that optimises data collection about your sex and adrenal production and metabolism.
More than simply gathering singular data points of progesterone, testosterone and oestrogen, the DUTCH Plus offers another layer of insights for your practitioner by displaying conversion of sex hormones into the many active pathways to activation and utilisation.
The DUTCH Plus also offers insights into organic acids, evaluating potential nutritional deficiencies, oxidative stress, gut dysbiosis, melatonin levels and neuroinflammation.
Gathering morning cortisol across three saliva collections, your practitioner can see if your cortisol is in the optimal range, telling us about your body’s stress state and HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) axis function
What does this test help me with?
The DUTCH Plus helps you to understand your hormonal health in detail. It evaluates 35 different hormones, including oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S, and cortisol, along with their metabolites. Additionally, it includes organic acid tests (OATs) that assess nutritional deficiencies, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, providing a holistic view of hormonal health.
Insights from this test can lead to more effective, personalised health optimisation plans. It can help identify specific hormone imbalances that may be contributing to
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fatigue, especially on waking
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insomnia
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high-stress lifestyle
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loss of resiliency
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mood swings
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irregular periods in females
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weight gain
In addition, this test can help with general optimisation and menopause transition optimisation.
By understanding these your hormone health, our practitioners can tailor interventions, such as lifestyle changes, nutritional adjustments, or cofactors and enabling molecules to support hormone balance.
What does this test help me with?
The DUTCH Plus helps you to understand your hormonal health in detail. It evaluates 35 different hormones, including oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S, and cortisol, along with their metabolites. Additionally, it includes organic acid tests (OATs) that assess nutritional deficiencies, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, providing a holistic view of hormonal health.
Insights from this test can lead to more effective, personalised health optimisation plans. It can help identify specific hormone imbalances that may be contributing to
-
fatigue, especially on waking
-
insomnia
-
high-stress lifestyle
-
loss of resiliency
-
mood swings
-
irregular periods in females
-
weight gain
In addition, this test can help with general optimisation and menopause transition optimisation.
By understanding these your hormone health, our practitioners can tailor interventions, such as lifestyle changes, nutritional adjustments, or cofactors and enabling molecules to support hormone balance.
Why we recommend this hormone test
Hormones inform so many parts of wellbeing, from physical to emotional. Understanding your hormone health is critical for optimal overall health.
We recommend the DUTCH Plus because it offers a revolutionary hormone testing method. Unlike traditional blood or saliva tests, this comprehensive hormone test utilises a combination of dried urine and/or saliva samples to measure a wide range of hormones, including cortisol, oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and their metabolites.
By analysing both the parent hormones and their downstream metabolites, the DUTCH test provides a deeper understanding of hormone levels, their breakdown within the body, and crucial insights into hormone pathways and potential imbalances.
This advanced test, supported by scientific research, is increasingly recognised for its accuracy and effectiveness in evaluating hormone health and guiding targeted interventions for hormonal balance and overall well-being.
Why we recommend this hormone test
Hormones inform so many parts of wellbeing, from physical to emotional. Understanding your hormone health is critical for optimal overall health.
We recommend the DUTCH Plus because it offers a revolutionary hormone testing method. Unlike traditional blood or saliva tests, this comprehensive hormone test utilises a combination of dried urine and/or saliva samples to measure a wide range of hormones, including cortisol, oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and their metabolites.
By analysing both the parent hormones and their downstream metabolites, the DUTCH test provides a deeper understanding of hormone levels, their breakdown within the body, and crucial insights into hormone pathways and potential imbalances.
This advanced test, supported by scientific research, is increasingly recognised for its accuracy and effectiveness in evaluating hormone health and guiding targeted interventions for hormonal balance and overall well-being.
About the lab
Precision Analytical Inc. is based in Oregon, USA and is a global leader in hormone testing.
They are known for using advanced technology and adhere to high standards of quality control with a reputation for delivering accurate and reliable data. Their peer-reviewed and validated testing methods bridge the gap to create better tools for healthcare providers to address the needs of their patients.
Precision Analytical is accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), ensuring they meet stringent federal standards for laboratory testing.
They have built a strong reputation within the medical community for their expertise in endocrine assessments and the use of cutting-edge technologies.
About the lab
Precision Analytical Inc. is based in Oregon, USA and is a global leader in hormone testing.
They are known for using advanced technology and adhere to high standards of quality control with a reputation for delivering accurate and reliable data. Their peer-reviewed and validated testing methods bridge the gap to create better tools for healthcare providers to address the needs of their patients.
Precision Analytical is accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), ensuring they meet stringent federal standards for laboratory testing.
They have built a strong reputation within the medical community for their expertise in endocrine assessments and the use of cutting-edge technologies.
Why choose Melbourne Functional Medicine
Melbourne Functional Medicine was founded and is run by clinical healthcare professionals. Our practitioners have reviewed thousands of functional lab pathology reports and standard blood panels.
Our deep knowledge of human physiology and biochemistry allows us to interpret data to help you understand your body better. We understand that hearing results can be challenging at times, so we are here to support you and help you see the potential to reverse and address any challenges that may arise in your results.
Why choose Melbourne Functional Medicine
Melbourne Functional Medicine was founded and is run by clinical healthcare professionals. Our practitioners have reviewed thousands of functional lab pathology reports and standard blood panels.
Our deep knowledge of human physiology and biochemistry allows us to interpret data to help you understand your body better. We understand that hearing results can be challenging at times, so we are here to support you and help you see the potential to reverse and address any challenges that may arise in your results.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
How do I order this advanced hormone test?
Contact us so we can ensure this is the right test for you, then we’ll set you up as a patient, order and despatch a test kit to your nominated address.
You’ll be set up with a patient dashboard that will house additional support on how to take your samples for this test.
We’ll let you know once your test results are back, to make sense of the report which is designed for practitioner supported interpretation, we highly recommend a Test Interpretation Session.
Why should I get a DUTCH hormone test?
This test is for you if:
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You want the most comprehensive endocrine investigation and reporting
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You are an athlete wishing to enhance your performance
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You consider yourself a health optimiser, generally interested in being proactive about your health
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You are experiencing adrenal fatigue or stress-related symptoms
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You want to assess hormonal imbalances related to conditions such as mood disorders, fatigue, weight management, and overall hormone imbalances
And for females:
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Your cycle is impacting your wellbeing
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You have irregular periods or PCOS
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You are experiencing menopause symptoms
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You want to assess hormonal health related to perimenopause or menopause
How do I take samples for the DUTCH Plus?
This test requires multiple urine and saliva sample collection over a full day. You will need to follow a timed schedule from waking.
Preparation requires you to avoid certain foods and supplements in the 48 hours prior to the test.
Determining your sample collection day is specific if you are cycling. If you experience irregular periods, you can use ovulation testing to determine the correct collection day. Refer to full instructions for guidance.
Read our DUTCH Plus Female Advanced Hormone test preparation guide or our DUTCH Plus Male Advanced Hormone test preparation guide.
What analytes and hormones are measured in the DUTCH Pus?
Sex Hormones and Metabolites:
- Oestrogen
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate)
- Oestrogen metabolites
Adrenal Hormones:Cortisol (free cortisol and cortisol metabolites)
- Cortisol (free cortisol and cortisol metabolites)
- Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR)
Organic Acids:
- Melatonin (6-OHMS)
- 8-Hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG)
- Vitamin B12 marker (methylmalonate)
- Vitamin B6 marker (xanthurenate)
- Kynurenate
- Glutathione marker (pyroglutamate)
- Dopamine marker (homovanillate)
- Norepinephrine/Epinephrine marker (vanilmandelate)
How long do test results take to come back?
Results are usually back within 4-5 weeks of the lab receiving the test sample. We’ll notify you when your results are back.
Is this test more comprehensive than a full hormone test from my GP?
Yes. The tests available from your GP may assess key hormone markers but won’t identify the cascade of those hormones and metabolism of them.
A key advantage of urine over blood is the ability to collect multiple data points across a full day, rather than one single data point.
Can you review my MRT/HRT/TRT doses and prescribe bio-identical hormones?
No. Our functional medicine team are naturopaths so in Australia, are not authorised to prescribe medication or MRT/HRT/TRT. We can, however, refer you to functional general practitioners who can review this for you.
Should I retest my hormones?
It depends on why you’re testing, and what your results are. If your focus is to get a baseline before any interventions, you may like to retest in the future to assess and review progress.
The cadence of retesting is unique to each individual based on results.
Where can I get a hormone imbalance test in Australia?
You can access an advanced hormone and metabolite profile via Melbourne Functional Medicine. Contact us to order your test. Once your results are in, our team will contact you to arrange an interpretation session to help make sense of these results.
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