Indications: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) food sensitivity, also known as delayed food intolerance, describes an adverse reaction to food that is mediated by IgG antibodies. Unlike IgE mediated food allergies, which can cause immediate and severe reactions, IgG food sensitivities typically manifest with delayed symptoms that can take hours or days to appear. These symptoms can…
read moreIndications: This is an extended version of the Vitamin 12 Panel and is our most comprehensive panel of fat and water soluble vitamins and associated compounds: Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, alpha-lycopene, beta-lycopene, luteïn, zeaxanthin, beta-cryptoxanthin, vitamin A (retinol), vitamin E (tocopherol), vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinamide, nicotinic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxal + P-5-P + Pyridoxine), vitamin B11 (folic…
read moreIndications: As for Vitamin Panel 8 with additional important B vitamins: Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, alpha-lycopene, beta-lycopene, luteïn, zeaxanthin, beta-cryptoxanthin, vitamin A (retinol), vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinamide, nicotinic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxal + P-5-P + Pyridoxine), vitamin B11 (folic acid / vitamin B9), vitamin B12 (cobalamin), vitamin E (tocopherol).Panel 8 + vitamin B1 (thiamine-pyrophosphate), vitamin B2 (riboflavin),…
read moreIndications: A profile of important fat and water soluble vitamins and associated compounds: Alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, alpha-lycopene, beta-lycopene, luteïn, zeaxanthin, beta-cryptoxanthin, vitamin A (retinol), vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinamide, nicotinic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxal + P-5-P + Pyridoxine), vitamin B11 (folic acid / vitamin B9), vitamin B12 (cobalamin) and vitamin E (tocopherol) Please note that vitamin C…
read moreIndications IgE mediated allergies can manifest in a variety of forms and this profile specifically assesses inhalant allergies to individual foods in the following groups: Pollens: Grass, tree and weeds House dust and storage mites Yeasts & Moulds Pets & farm animals The diagnosis of IgE-mediated allergies typically involves a combination of clinical history, physical…
read moreIndications: Background exposure to lead in the UK has declined since the practice of using lead as an “anti-knock” additive in petrol was discontinued. However, occupational exposure and accidental exposure remains a problem. An annual blood test is recommended if risk assessment shows there is potential exposure to lead. Subjects with low level toxicity can…
read morePatient Instructions: 14 hours overnight fast required (no food or drink except water) Sample Report: LDL Subfractions Sample Report Sample Requirements: SST (yellow) Postal Samples: Accepted
read moreIndications: Toxic. Blood is the preferred specimen to diagnose toxicity. Neurotox with adverse effects on fertility or foetal development. Patient Instructions: Patients are advised to avoid fish and seafish consumption for 5-7 days before providing a urine sample for this test as these foods have been shown to temporarily increase urine toxic metal levels. Included…
read moreIndications: ''Kryptopyrrole'' is a name given to a pyrrole-zinc-vitamin B6 complex that may be excreted in the urine of affected individuals. Kryptopyrroluria, which may be associated with abdominal pain or a haemolytic crisis, can result in zinc and vitamin B6 deficiency and also schizophrenia. The condition has similarities to acute intermittent porphyria in that coproporphyrins…
read moreIndications: Magnesium is an essential mineral that is involved in many enzyme systems throughout the body. It is present in cells with potassium where the balance across the cellular membranes with extracellular sodium and calcium is important. It is also required, with B vitamins, for the release of energy from carbohydrates and fat. It is…
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