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LabCorp has a large IgG food panel. Patient brought the results in and the lab picked up a lot. What do you think about that?

Chris Kresser:  I don’t have a lot of confidence in it. Back when we talked about the Cyrex arrays, I...

In the case review process you’ve outlined, you mentioned you require an in-office case review appointment. Is this a personal or practice management decision or is it mandated by state law or a licensing body? In planning a potential virtual practice, I was wondering if all patient visits could be virtual?

Chris Kresser:   The answer is both. For me personally, I prefer to see patients in person for the initial visit...

What’s the best method to test zinc and copper?

Chris Kresser:  We’re going to cover that in more detail in the blood chemistry section, Leslie. Zinc and copper, you...

I asked about your phone system yesterday and then saw on your website you have someone actually answer the phone six hours a week. You have people apply before becoming a new patient. Why do you do this, and do you recommend it for us?

Chris Kresser:  I think I mentioned this in the Q&A, but we, for many years, didn’t have anyone answering the...

Where can a patient go in California if they’re interested in a fecal transplant?

Chris Kresser:  Unfortunately, nowhere. Right now fecal transplants are only … Well, let me revise my answer. Fecal transplants are...
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