DUTCH Hormone Testing

At NGI, our approach involves a thorough evaluation of sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and their metabolites, combined with genomic analysis, to promote hormone and stress balance, enhance fertility, and reduce the risk of cancers. The Dutch Test coupled with traditional hormone testing optimizes your hormone health!

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Collection Instructions

Two Days Before The Test:

Avoid avocado, bananas and fava beans for 48 hours before collecting as they may elevate the HVA organic acid result; if you do consume, please make a note on your requisition form.

SUPPLEMENTS

Some supplements may impact the HVA organic acid result. If you take any of the following, please consult your provider: Tyrosine, L-Dopa, D,L-Phenylalanine (DLPA), Mucuna and Quercetin. *Most NGI providers disregard this portion of the test.

DUTCH COMPLETE

There will be 4 different collections, make sure not to drink 2 hours before each collection. Please urinate into a CLEAN cup for each sample; dip the paper card into the urine and then let dry for 24 hours.

The Dayof the Test

Avoid caffeine and alcohol on collection day and the night before.
Avoid exercise on collection day.

DUTCH PLUS
Additional Guidelines

There will be 6 different collections, make sure not to drink 2 hours before each collection.
Oral Estrogen, Testosterone or Pregnenolone: Do not take for 72 hours before your first collection (does not apply to birth control).
Oral DHEA: Do not take for 48 hours before your first collection.
Oral Progesterone: Should be taken at bedtime the night before the test.
Hormone Creams and Gels: Can be taken as usual during the test.
Patches, Pellets and Injections: Collect midway between doses.
Any and All Hormones Taken in the Morning: Do not take until after the 2nd urine collection (sample #4).
Sublingual Hormones (absorbed in the mouth): Please visit dutchtest.com for specific video instructions.
Oral Hydrocortisone (cortisol): Please visit dutchtest.com for specific video instructions or call customer service at 503.687.2050.
Glucocorticoids (Prednisone, Dexamethasone, etc.): Check with your provider
Do not brush your teeth until after collections #3 and #6. Do not floss the day of collection or until ALL samples are collected.
Limit total fluid intake for the rest of the day to no more than 40 oz., spaced throughout the day.
Avoid morning food and drink until after collection #3.
Avoid food and fluids entirely the hour before collections #5 and #6.

Shipping Instructions

Make sure that you label your samples: Name, Date, Collection Time and Provider

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