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10875 Plano Rd.
Suite 123
Dallas, TX 75238
PH: 972-686-6869
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Welcome to EnteroLab
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About EnteroLab
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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 Click 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 and 2010 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, the College of American Pathologists,
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Advantages of EnteroLab Testing
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- All analyses performed by a Ph.D. of more than 30 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
- Free professional email guidance provided
- Results/personalized interpretation sent to you directly
- Costs of tests commonly 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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