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Most primary care clinics and medical weight management specialist forgo screening/testing for abnormal metabolic rates in at-risk patients and those refectory to treatment. Why? In part, because metabolic rate testing is not covered under provincial health plans. In part, because on an individual clinic basis, the number of patients who would warrant metabolic testing is insufficient to cover the time, resources and return on investment to justify it.

We work with primary care clinics and other medical weight management specialists to offer onsite metabolic testing clinics for their patients. Each clinic in our network allocates an examination room for 'Metabolic Clinic Days' based on demand (i.e. prepaid tests). This ranges from a half day a month to 2 days a week and even 1 week every 6 months for more remote clinics. No financial commitment required.

Founded on the principals and practices of evidenced based medicine, we provide patients with accurate, reliable metabolic testing (Resting Metabolic Rate or Basal Metabolic Rate) using FDA certified indirect calorimetry technology. Patients paying out of pocket or covered by their extended health care plan are provided with a detailed report of the results, the indication for the test, the referring healthcare professional and the testing equipment parameters.  A copy of the results will be sent to the referring health care professional within 24 hours.

We provide the metabolic testing equipment, supplies, trained  technician(s) and online booking, payment and cancellation system. We also assist each clinic with developing a professional and ethical awareness campaign to inform their patients of the service. Each medical clinic provides one examination room with an examination bed or large comfortable chair, reception seating, and is responsible for their facilities overhead. 

 This approach to metabolic rate screening/testing enables,

• more at-risk patients and those refectory to treatment to rule-in or rule an abnormal metabolic rate, 
• better management of diet, nutrition, and weight in patients with abnormal metabolic rates, and
• an additional source of revenue that contributes to clinics' profitability and ROI. 

My name is Dr. Fraser Barnes, founder of Thames Diagnostics. I invite you to contact me directly if this service may be of interest.