Silver (Blood)
Test ID: SILB Turnaround time: 1 week Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Navy (EDTA) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
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Test ID: COBU Turnaround time: 1 week Sample Collection Instructions: Random Urine Sample Requirements: 30mL urine Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
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Test ID: COBS Turnaround time: 1 week Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Navy (EDTA) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreChromium (urine)
Test ID: CHRU Turnaround time: 1 week Sample Collection Instructions: Random urine sample Sample Requirements: 30mL urine Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreHealth Risk Profile [HRP]
A panel of tests screening for sub-optimal biochemical markers of disease that may represent an increased disease risk for the future. The tests cover a range of standard biochemistry markers, and more specialised nutritional screening covering minerals, vitamins and fatty acids. The VHL Health Risk Profile Plus includes further tests to assess thyroid and cardiovascular…
read moreIodine/Creatinine Ratio (Urine) [IOU]
Iodine is an essential mineral for mammalian life and is primarily obtained from the consumption of seafood (bread production no longer utilises iodine fortified flour and only if sea salt is used in cooking will this contain iodine). Iodine is utilised in thyroxin and is therefore essential for normal thyroid function, but is also required…
read moreMagnesium (Mg) – Erythrocyte [RCMG]
Indications: 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…
read moreManganese (Mn) – blood [MN]
Indications: An essential mineral. Raised levels associated with cholestasis and Parkinsonian symptoms. Adverse effects on fertility or foetal development. Patient Instructions: Do not take manganese containing nutritional supplements for 24 hours prior to testing Test ID: MN Included in Profiles: Blood toxic metals profiles, hair and plasma trace element screens Datasheet: Manganese (Mn) – blood Datasheet…
read moreManganese (Mn) – plasma [MANG]
Indications: Manganese is a hard metal similar to iron, used in steel, batteries and ceramics. It is also widely used in glass making, the manufacture of strong alloys and as a colourant. Daily requirements in man is around 3mg and it is widely distributed in plant and animal tissue. Current manganese supplements are probably slightly…
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