In ADDITION to your lab report we provide the following options which are INCLUDED in the package prices:

A) Follow up personalised written report produced by our clinical team highlighting dietary and lifestyle advice plus links to supplement protocols, specific doses and any further testing requirements included. We use the patient information you provide us at checkout along with your results to compile personalised action points for you.

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B) Follow up 30-minute video call to discuss your results and answer any questions you have. Once the lab has completed your results you will be sent these via email with a link to book a time and day online. You will also then be given the option to upgrade your 30-minute call to a 45-minute call for an additional £30 if you wish. During the call your practitioner will explain the results in more detail and what they mean for you. After your call you are sent a personalised list of supplements & the dose your practitioner advises with links to purchase from our supplements store. This is for your convenience. You are of course welcome to purchase supplements elsewhere. You will also be provided with a list of follow up tests should this be required plus a copy of your recorded zoom call which you can download and keep.

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C) Both Zoom call and written report with personalised next steps (Zoom call is first and written report follows).

Consider SinusKey for precise diagnostics of sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infections, and ear infections. It detects bacterial load, fungal pathogens, and antimicrobial resistance genes via qPCR and NGS, aiding treatment decisions in complex or unresolved cases. Ideal for recurrent infections and those unresponsive to standard therapies including:

For those with persistent symptoms: Recurring sinus pressure, nasal congestion, or ear discomfort may signal an ongoing infection; this test provides the diagnostic clarity to uncover the cause.

For chronic or recurrent sinusitis: Individuals dealing with long-term or returning symptoms can benefit from pathogen detection beyond what standard cultures reveal, especially after prior antibiotic use.

For patients unresponsive to standard treatments: When conventional therapies fall short, SinusKey can detect resistant or hard-to-culture microbes using qPCR and NGS, guiding more targeted interventions.

For comprehensive microbial insight: By combining targeted and broad-range testing, SinusKey offers an in-depth look at microbial load and diversity, helping practitioners manage complex or polymicrobial infections more effectively.

Your kit is posted to you from the UK within 24-48 hours of ordering so you should receive your test kit within a few days via DHL. You can then arrange for DHL to collect your samples using the free returns service. If you are ordering from outside the UK we will ship via DHL or Fedex with free return labels.

Ensure you return your sample between a Monday and Thursday Only

Stop taking any nasal sprays, antimicrobials (topicals) before taking the sample - view instructions for further information.

SinusKey is analysed by Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). These are complementary molecular biology techniques with distinct applications. qPCR is a sensitive and efficient method for quantifying the amount of specific DNA or RNA molecules in a sample. It amplifies target nucleic acid sequences using PCR and monitors amplification in real time using fluorescent probes or dyes. qPCR is widely used in gene expression analysis, pathogen detection, and genetic testing. NGS, on the other hand, is a high-throughput method that sequences millions of DNA fragments in parallel. It offers comprehensive and detailed information about the entire genome or specific genomic regions. NGS is utilised in genome sequencing, metagenomics, epigenetics, and cancer research. When combined, qPCR can validate and quantify NGS results, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of NGS data.