Indications: This trace element is required in extremely small amounts and is required for insulin to transport glucose into the cells. Chromium levels have been shown to decline with age. A chromium deficiency produces a mild diabetic state, and diabetics make better utilisation of insulin when taking chromium supplementation. Chromium deficiency has also been linked…
read moreTest ID: B12A Patient Instructions: No vitamin B12 containing supplements for 24 hours prior to testing. (This test is referred to an external laboratory) Turnaround time: 3 days (temporarily increased from 2 to 3-days 11th May 2026) Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable Test Datasheet:
read moreIndications: Beta-carotene is a vibrant red-orange pigment found in abundance in many fruits and vegetables, particularly those with yellow or orange colouring. It is a member of the carotenoid family, a group of naturally occurring compounds that play crucial roles in human health. Beta-carotene is a provitamin A, meaning that the body can convert it…
read moreIndications: Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is the key building block for its co-enzymatic forms flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) and flavin mononucleotide (FMN), of which FAD is the main form in body tissues. FAD levels are a reliable way of assessing vitamin B2 status and are reported in our results. Vitamin B2 is required for carbohydrate, lipid…
read moreIndications: 24hr urine reference interval is 2.5 - 7.5 mmol/24hrs Sample collection:
read moreIndications: Our niacin (vitamin B3) test includes levels of niacinamide, nicotinic acid, nicotinamide and the total vitamin B3 level (as NAD). Vitamin B3 is required as a co-enzyme in electron-transfer reactions (catabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and alcohol), also as a substrate for NAD-consuming enzymes (ADP-ribosylation, NAD-dependent deacetylation, calcium mobilization) and as a ligand (inhibitory…
read moreCeruloplasmin levels in the blood are an important indicator of copper status. Low levels of ceruloplasmin may indicate copper deficiency or conditions that affect copper metabolism, such as Wilson's disease or Menkes syndrome. Elevated ceruloplasmin levels may be associated with liver disease or inflammation. Ceruloplasmin binds to copper and transports it throughout the bloodstream, ensuring…
read moreIndications Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that poses significant health risks to humans and the environment. It is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth's crust, but human activities have increased its concentration in the environment, leading to widespread exposure. Cadmium is a biproduct of various industrial processes, including mining, smelting, and battery…
read moreIndications Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that poses significant health risks to humans and the environment. It is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth's crust, but human activities have increased its concentration in the environment, leading to widespread exposure. Cadmium is a biproduct of various industrial processes, including mining, smelting, and battery…
read morePatient Instructions: Avoid B vitamin containing supplements on the day of the test. Sample Requirements: Lavender (EDTA) Postal Samples: Accepted
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