Full Description
The DUTCH Sex Hormone Metabolites is the ultimate test for HRT monitoring and great for baseline measurements as well. It is a unique method for more accurate vaginal hormone and oral progesterone monitoring. This test is run on GC-MS/MS: More accurate than LC-MS/MS or GC-MS for sex hormone metabolites!
This kit includes:
- Easy directions and filter paper collection strips
- Requisition form for patient information, pertinent supplements, medications, hormone replacement and a health questionnaire
- Sealable return envelope
WHAT DAYS OF THE MONTH DO I COLLECT?
Men & Non-Cycling or Postmenopausal Women
- Collect any day.
Cycling Premenopausal Women
- Begin collection between days 19 and 22 of a 28-day cycle.
- For longer cycles, add the number of days you usually go beyond 28 days. Subtract, in a similar manner, if your cycles are shorter (example: collect days 17 and 20 for a 26 day cycle).
- You may collect any day if only ordering the Adrenal.
- If irregular cycles or not bleeding (ablation or uterus removed), watch the irregular cycle collection video in the video library at DutchTest.com for suggestions on collecting.
HOW TO COLLECT
- Complete all information on each collection device.
- Saturate the filter paper by urinating directly on it OR use a clean cup and dip the filter paper.
- Leave the sample open to dry for at least 24 hours.
- Once dry; Close the paper samples and return in the provided envelope with the completed requisition form (required) and the payment card (if needed).
• Postage is required for shipment, and you may use an express shipping option if you wish to see faster results.
• Results will be returned to your provider 5-10 days after they are received by the lab.
WHEN TO COLLECT?
- While adhering to your most common wake/sleep schedule, collect as close as possible to the below time-line.
Collection Day 1:
#1: Dinner Time: Approximate time and NO Fluids Two Hours before samples #1 and #2
#2: Bed Time: Approximate time
Collection Day 2:
#: Extra Overnight Sample: Only if you wake and If you wake and urinate a second time, do not collect
#3: At Waking: Within 10 minutes , Do not lay awake in bed before sample #3 and No more than one cup of fluids between Samples #3 and #4
#4: 2-hr After Waking: Two Hours After Waking (Tip: set a 2-hr timer after Sample #3)
Instructions for the DUTCH Sex Hormone Metabolites
These results include:
- Extensive Estrogen Metabolites: E1, E2, E3, 2-OH-E1, 4-OH-E1, 16-OH-E1, 2-Methoxy-E1, 2-Methoxy-E2, 2-OH-E2, 4-OH-E2.
- Extensive Androgen Metabolites: Testosterone, DHEAs, DHT, and more (7)
- Progesterone Metabolites: b-Pregnanediol, a-Pregnanediol (2)
- Graphical representation of results and embedded video tutorials to assist in the hormone assessment to share with your medical provider
Return Policies
- Return policy for a refund is 90 days from the date of purchase.
- The kit must be returned to Precision Analytical Inc. before any refunds can be issued.
- Shipping fees are non-refundable.
- There is a $25 re-stocking fee.
- Credit card refunds can take up to 30 days to be processed.
Usage Directions
WHAT DAYS OF THE MONTH DO I COLLECT?
Men & Non-Cycling or Postmenopausal Women
- Collect any day.
Cycling Premenopausal Women
- Begin collection between days 19 and 22 of a 28-day cycle.
- For longer cycles, add the number of days you usually go beyond 28 days. Subtract, in a similar manner, if your cycles are shorter (example: collect days 17 and 20 for a 26 day cycle).
- You may collect any day if only ordering the Adrenal.
- If irregular cycles or not bleeding (ablation or uterus removed), watch the irregular cycle collection video in the video library at DutchTest.com for suggestions on collecting.
HOW TO COLLECT
- Complete all information on each collection device.
- Saturate the filter paper by urinating directly on it OR use a clean cup and dip the filter paper.
- Leave the sample open to dry for at least 24 hours.
- Once dry; Close the paper samples and return in the provided envelope with the completed requisition form (required) and the payment card (if needed).
• Postage is required for shipment, and you may use an express shipping option if you wish to see faster results.
• Results will be returned to your provider 5-10 days after they are received by the lab.
WHEN TO COLLECT?
- While adhering to your most common wake/sleep schedule, collect as close as possible to the below time-line.
Collection Day 1:
#1: Dinner Time: Approximate time and NO Fluids Two Hours before samples #1 and #2
#2: Bed Time: Approximate time
Collection Day 2:
#: Extra Overnight Sample: Only if you wake and If you wake and urinate a second time, do not collect
#3: At Waking: Within 10 minutes , Do not lay awake in bed before sample #3 and No more than one cup of fluids between Samples #3 and #4
#4: 2-hr After Waking: Two Hours After Waking (Tip: set a 2-hr timer after Sample #3)
Instructions for the DUTCH Sex Hormone Metabolites