{"title":"Lab tester","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn-depth laboratory analyses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this category you will find tests where samples are analyzed after collection. 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Saliva is collected on two occasions during a day, the first saliva is taken immediately when you wake up and one in the evening before you go to sleep. The sample is then sent to our ISO-certified laboratory for analysis and you will receive your answer digitally as soon as the lab has analyzed your sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHormones being analyzed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelatonin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMelatonin \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eis the body's own sleep hormone and is continuously produced in the body around the clock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMelatonin has a calming effect and helps us to become sleepy. 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A healthy cortisol curve should be highest in the morning and gradually decrease during the day. Today, however, many people are troubled by stress, and it has become more common to have curves that are too low, too high, too flat, or even inverted. Both low and high cortisol levels are associated with stress. 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Testosterone can also suppress fat gain, while a lack of testosterone can promote weight gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMen who are deficient in testosterone tend to gain weight more easily. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDHEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eThe hormone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDHEA \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003epromotes the burning of fat and balances the effects of cortisol on the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeptin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eThe hormone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eleptin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e is formed in our adipose tissue and plays a major role in regulating our appetite by signaling satiety to the brain. The hormone also helps regulate your body weight and metabolism by increasing energy expenditure, which promotes a reduction in fat mass. Disorders in leptin levels can lead to overeating. In the case of a lack of leptin, there are no signals that tell you when to stop eating. Similarly, excess leptin can cause the brain to not respond to the high levels. 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Cortisol also affects the functions of the heart and blood vessels, skeletal muscle, the central nervous system and many other tissues. Cortisol is vital in the right amount, and helps the body to perform better, both physically and mentally in stress-related situations. Cortisol also inhibits inflammation in the body.\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is cortisol measured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe cortisol test is a simple saliva test that you perform yourself at home. The method is well-proven and has been used in healthcare for a long time. Saliva is collected in test tubes on two occasions over a 12-hour period, once in the morning and once in the evening. The samples are then sent to our lab for analysis and you will receive your test results digitally within a few days of the lab receiving your test.\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymptoms of high cortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eFatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMuscle weakness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eNausea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eLoss of appetite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eDecreased sex drive (men)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMenstrual disorders (women)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eInfertility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh cortisol levels can be caused by several factors but are most often associated with stress.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e The body can handle cortisol surges during a stressful period, but high levels of cortisol over a longer period place a heavy burden on the body and can have serious consequences.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymptoms of low cortisol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eLethargy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eBrain fatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eDizziness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eWeight gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eChilliness, low body temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow cortisol levels may indicate adrenal insufficiency (adrenal fatigue).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e. When cortisol levels in the body are too low, we become lethargic and lethargic. One effect of long-term low cortisol levels can be fatigue syndrome. Long-term treatment with cortisone preparations can also cause the adrenal glands to reduce or completely stop producing cortisol.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLack of cortisol - Addison's disease (Adrenal insufficiency)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eIf you have a lack of cortisol, you may have an autoimmune disease, Addison's - a life-threatening disease if not treated. The disease means that the body's immune system attacks the adrenal cortex, where cortisol is produced. Symptoms include muscle weakness, fatigue and weight loss. Addison's disease can be detected by measuring cortisol in the blood in the morning. 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The blood sample is sent by prepaid letter directly to our laboratory. Our BMA (Biomedical Analyst) analyzes the sample and looks for specific IgG antibodies for the most common foods and additives. High levels of specific IgG antibodies indicate that you have inflammation caused by food intolerance. When the analysis is complete, a detailed digital test report is sent where you clearly see which intolerances have been detected. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/Matintolerans_Rapport_Web.pdf?v=1771853530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can see an example of what a report might look like here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/matintolerans_fodolista.pdf?v=1771853535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere you will find a list of all the substances that the food intolerance test analyzes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is food intolerance?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood intolerance, or hypersensitivity reaction, to various foods and additives is becoming increasingly common. \u003cstrong\u003eA food intolerance means that you lack the enzymes needed to break down and absorb certain foods.\u003c\/strong\u003e Common food intolerances are eggs, cow's milk, fish, citrus, shellfish and nuts. The body then has a lower tolerance for the food and every time you consume it, a reaction is created in the body that gives rise to various ailments and health problems and can increase the risk of suffering from other inflammatory diseases. Unlike allergies, the symptoms of food intolerances are often delayed, which means that it can take several hours before any symptoms appear. This often makes it difficult to detect an intolerance and to connect it with something you have eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSymptoms of food intolerance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany symptoms are diffuse, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStomach problems such as constipation\/diarrhea\/gas\/swollen stomach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadache or migraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious skin problems such as itching\/rash\/pimples\/eczema\/rosacea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatigue and sleep problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnxiety, depression, or worry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMood swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItchy ears, stuffy nose \u0026 breathing difficulties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh pulse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA person with an undetected food intolerance puts their intestines under strain when they eat the substance that the intestines lack the enzymes to break down. With each exposure, regardless of the amount, the intestinal villi are damaged, which causes\u003cstrong\u003e the ability to absorb vitamins, minerals and other nutrients may be impaired\u003c\/strong\u003eIt is therefore common that food intolerances also cause deficiency conditions such as: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quicktest.se\/produkt\/jarnbristtest\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiron deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quicktest.se\/produkt\/d-vitamin-test\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evitamin d deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quicktest Sverige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375270502784,"sku":"SVMAT460102","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/9199\/2448\/files\/quicktest_matintolerans_v2.jpg?v=1770674519"},{"product_id":"testosteron-test","title":"Testosteron test","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTestosterone level test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTestosterone \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eis a sex hormone that is secreted in the testicles of men. Women also produce a smaller amount of testosterone in the ovaries. The hormone has a great importance in both men and women, through its influence on, among other things, sex drive, the ability to build or maintain muscle, bones, fertility, but also general well-being. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ePrimarily measured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etestosterone \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eto investigate symptoms, but it can also be analyzed to ensure optimal conditions for muscle growth and athletic performance. Women with symptoms of hormonal disorders may also need to test their testosterone levels. High levels of testosterone in a woman indicate Hyperandrogenism, an endocrine condition that can make it difficult to get pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the test done?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eOur testosterone test is performed through a simple saliva sample that you take yourself at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e For an accurate result, the saliva test should be performed before 10:00 in the morning and on an empty stomach. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ePlease note that food intake and\/or sampling later in the day may reduce levels by more than 30 percent. Once sample collection is complete, mail the sample using the pre-paid envelope to our ISO-certified laboratory for analysis. Once your sample is analyzed, you will receive your test results digitally.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow testosterone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eSymptoms of testosterone deficiency usually develop gradually. Common symptoms of low testosterone levels include:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eFatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eLack of energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eIncreased irritability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eDecreased sex drive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eInfertility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eMenstrual disorders (women)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eDecreased muscle mass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eDepression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eImpaired ability to concentrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003ePoor memory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eSleep disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eBecause testosterone is a muscle-building and fat-burning hormone, low levels can lead to reduced muscle growth and loss of muscle mass. While you lose muscle, you can gain more body fat, which can increase your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, abdominal obesity, and type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eUntreated deficiency can also lead to muscle weakness\/bone fragility.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh testosterone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eHigh testosterone levels in men can be seen with testosterone therapy and hormone-producing tumors. In women, high testosterone levels can be seen with polycystic ovary disease (PCO), ovarian or adrenal tumors, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. 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