Frequently Asked Questions about the DUTCH Test
by Precision Analytical Team
What is the DUTCH Test? The DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) Test is a group of validated tests that provide a complete…
Saliva vs. Urine: The ‘Elephant in the Room’ Debate
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
In fall of 2023, Menopause published the first 3-way comparison of estrogen exposure from FDA-approved estradiol patches and gels and compounded estradiol creams. This data…
Monitoring HRT with a Dried Urine Hormone Test
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
A common use of the DUTCH Test is to evaluate and monitor patients on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT most commonly consists of estrogen, progesterone,…
For Providers, Lab Trust is All in the Research
by Hilary Miller, ND
Patients and providers need lab results they can trust. Lab data can critically impact treatment plans and diagnoses, and the accuracy and validity of lab…
Five Hormone Education Resources You Didn’t Get in School
by Kelly Ruef, ND
“They NEVER taught me that in school!” At DUTCH we hear our providers say this all the time and we couldn’t agree more. A lot…
Building the Most Comprehensive Hormone Test: Ten Years of DUTCH
by Sydney Sprouse
This year, Precision Analytical celebrates 10 years of hormone testing In those 10 years we’ve had many opportunities to learn and grow. We’re honored to…
Improving Treatment Plans for PCOS and Pregnancy
by Kelly Ruef, ND
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. PCOS affects an astounding number of women in the US (between six and 12…
Responding to Claims in a Recent Review of the DUTCH Test
by Mark Newman, MS
A recent review of the DUTCH Test by Abby Langer (a registered dietician in Canada) has come to the attention of many of our longtime…
Clinical Pearl: Rob Downey, MD
by Catalina Soleil
About Dr. Downey: Dr. Rob Downey is a board-certified family practice MD and IFM Certified Practitioner. He has 21 years of experience as an attending…
Clinical Pearl: Nicole Ortiz, ND
by Alan Strozier
Dr. Nicole Ortiz explains the important role that hormones play in the body. It’s important to recognize that hormones are the chemical messengers of the…
Provider Spotlight: Andrew Rostenberg, DC, DIBAK
by Courtney Poling
Andrew Rostenberg, DC, DIBAK, is a chiropractor, kinesiologist, functional medicine expert, methylation researcher, author, and director of Red Mountain Natural Medicine in Boise, ID. In…
Provider Spotlight: Alyssa Tyler, MS, RD, LD
by Courtney Poling
Alyssa Tyler, MS, RD, LD, is a registered dietitian who started off her career working for the Cleveland Clinic as an outpatient dietitian. After working…
