This is not, "Urinary Neurotransmitter Testing". This approach is better plus it is backed up by peer-reviewed scientific literature.

Laboratory research and testing of DBS Labs is the basis for peer reviewed literature published by medical schools.

 

 
What We Are
The "organic cation transporter functional status analysis" (OCT assays)
of DBS Labs which utilizes urinary serotonin and urinary dopamine assays based on
peer reviewed scientific literature are much more effective than urinary neurotransmitter
testing.
 
What We Are Not
This is not urinary neurotransmitter testing. That approached has been
discredited in the peer reviewed literature. For example, baseline urinary
neurotransmitter testing has no correlation with anything including testing performed on
the same subject on a different day. The urinary neurotransmitter testing model has no
peer reviewed literature supporting the approach and runs contrary to science.
in many of its claims.
 
In-depth Look At Urinary Neurotransmitter Testing
Authors: Marty Hinz, MD Alvin Stein, MD Thomas Uncini, MD
Submitted for Publication July 6, 2010
Comprehensive Analysis of Urinary Neurotransmitter Testing
 
The University of Minnesota Medical School
Authors: George Trachte, PhD Thomas Uncini, MD Marty Hinz, MD
Peer Reviewed Literature Released May 2, 2009

Tom Uncini, MD is one of the co-authors of the following paper written by the University of Minnesota Medical School This paper is the first paper of a series of papers written by the University of Minnesota based on the findings of this research project. This paper outlines the "3 phase response" of urinary serotonin and urinary dopamine which is the basis for OCT assay interpretation.

University of Minnesota Medical School Paper
 
Johns Hopkins Medical School Text Book
Authors Marty Hinz, MD
Peer Reviewed Literature Released February 7, 2009

Chapter 29, "Depression" from "Food and Nutrients in Disease Management" Ingrid Kohlstadt, MD Editor-Johns Hopkins Medical School. This is the first peer reviewed literature to discuss the "3 phase response" of urinary serotonin and urinary dopamine to administration of serotonin and dopamine amino acid precursors in varied doses.

Johns Hopkins Chapter 29-Depression
 
The Organic Cation Transporter Model
Authors: Marty Hinz, MD Alvin Stein, MD Thomas Uncini, MD
Peer Reviewed Literature Published July 2, 2010

  This article explains what happens inside of the kidneys leading to the "3 phase response" of urinary serotonin and dopamine. Plus outlines how to use the "3 phase responses" to optimize treatment results with testing.

OCT Assays
 
DBS Labs 8723 Falcon St. Duluth, MN 55808 Phone number: 877-476-7229
Tom Uncini, MD
Neurotransmitter testing
DBS Laboratory Director
 
Dual Board Certified Pathologist
- Laboratory Medicine
- Forensic Pathology
 
Chief of Pathology Hibbing Hospital and Cook Hospital
 
Lab Director Hibbing Hospital
Lab Director Cook Hospital
 
St. Louis County Medical Examiner