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EnteroLab
is a registered and fully accredited* clinical laboratory specializing in the analysis
of intestinal specimens for food sensitivities (reactions by the immune system to
common proteins in the diet) that cause a variety of symptoms and diseases. One
particular area of our focus relates to intestinal conditions caused by immune reactivity
to a protein called gluten which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats. Recent
research in our laboratory indicates that immune sensitivity to gluten is exceedingly
common, present in 30-40% of all Americans. Although these reactions can cause malnutrition,
growth failure in children, osteoporosis, many autoimmune diseases (including colitis,
diabetes, arthritis, and many others), most of the affected individuals are unaware
they have it because there have been no sensitive tests capable of diagnosis. Similar
sensitivity to yeast in the diet has been linked to the development of an inflammatory
intestinal disease called Crohn's disease.
EnteroLab has developed a unique screening test for gluten sensitivity, as
well as for many other antigenic food sensitivities, that is more sensitive and
specific than tests in current use (U.S. and International patents issued). Our
method utilizes stool rather than blood as the testing substrate; the rationale
of using stool rather than blood for testing for food sensitivity is that immunologic
reactions to proteins in the diet that cause these reactions are centered within
the intestinal tract and not in the blood. We believe that our new tests can improve
the health of millions of people worldwide. For more on the rationale and superiority
of our method over pre-existing tests, please read an essay about this on this website
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here for Essay
EnteroLab is registered with the U.S. Government's Department of Health and
Human Services department as part of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
(CLIA). This agency oversees clinical laboratory standards and quality. We have
also opted for (at our own expense) third-party accreditation from COLA, a non-profit
national laboratory accreditation organization. EnteroLab passed this accreditation inspection in 2001 and re-accreditation in 2003, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 with
the highest standards. COLA accreditation is given only to laboratories that apply
rigid standards of quality in day-to-day operations and pass a rigorous on-site
laboratory survey. COLA is approved by the federal government and sponsored by the
American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians-American Society
of Internal Medicine, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American
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| Advantages of EnteroLab Testing
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- Analyses performed and result interpretations by an M.D. of 36 years, ensuring test precision and accuracy
- More sensitive than blood and saliva tests, or biopsies
- No need to reintroduce gluten into the diet if already gluten-free
- Accuracy proven in children and adults
- Simple non-invasive collection methods
- No needles for any tests
- Performed from the privacy of your home
- No doctors order or prescription necessary
- Results/personalized interpretation provided to you securely on our website
- Costs of tests often reimbursed by insurance Top
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| Privacy and Confidentiality
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All results and information collected from you by EnteroLab is used only for the
purpose of clinical testing and serving your health needs. Data generated by EnteroLab
is only for our internal use. For the purpose of gene testing, our gene testing
partner, The American Red Cross, is provided with your name, birthdate, and date
of sample collection only for the purpose of completing your requested gene testing.
We have never and will never release any of your personal information or test results
to any outside parties (including insurance companies, marketing firms, other businesses,
employers, family members, or doctors) unless you direct us to do so. All information
is kept highly secure and in the strictest of confidence. Your privacy and confidentiality
are upheld in the highest regard.
(Please note: The states of New York and Maryland do not allow their residents to
purchase medical testing directly from a clinical laboratory.) Top
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| Our Mission
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EnteroLab was conceived because of the public health implications of the scientific
discoveries of Kenneth Fine, M.D., a professor, intestinal researcher, and publisher
of scientific journal articles for over 18 years. Dr. Fine is determined to bring
the benefits of this research to those who need it most: people suffering ill-health
effects, particularly intestinal illnesses, as the result of gluten sensitivity,
microscopic colitis, yeast sensitivity, and the other causes of intestinal disease
and dysfunction. By utilizing the power of the internet and the public's free access
to it, the long delay associated with dissemination of new information through the
medical ranks to patients (usually 10-15 years) can be bypassed. People can benefit
today!
The Mission of EnteroLab is to improve the intestinal and overall health of men
and women through expert diagnostic testing and analysis of intestinal specimens.
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