Doctor's Data
Doctor's Data
Doctor's Data is a clinical laboratory that specializes in providing diagnostic testing services. The company is known for its focus on functional and integrative medicine, offering a range of tests that assess nutritional status, toxic metal exposure, and gastrointestinal health.
History[edit | edit source]
Doctor's Data was founded in 1972 and has since grown to become a leader in the field of specialty testing. The laboratory is headquartered in St. Charles, Illinois, and serves healthcare practitioners worldwide.
Services[edit | edit source]
Doctor's Data offers a variety of testing services, including:
- Nutritional Testing: These tests evaluate the levels of essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids in the body. They are used to identify deficiencies and imbalances that may affect health.
- Toxic Metal Testing: This includes tests for heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and arsenic. These tests help in assessing exposure to environmental toxins and their potential impact on health.
- Gastrointestinal Testing: These tests analyze the health of the digestive system, including the microbiome, digestive enzymes, and markers of inflammation.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
Doctor's Data has been involved in controversies regarding the interpretation and clinical relevance of some of its tests. Critics have raised concerns about the validity of certain tests and their use in diagnosing conditions that are not widely recognized by mainstream medicine.
Regulatory Compliance[edit | edit source]
The laboratory is certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and adheres to strict quality control standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of its test results.
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