Indications: Selenium is an essential element and a component of antioxidant systems. Industrial exposure can occur in the manufacture of glass, pigments, paint, dyes, electronic equipment, fungicides, rubber and semiconductors. Toxicity results in skin, hair and nail changes, neurological features, gastro-intestial symptoms and a garlic-like breath odour. Patient Instructions: No selenium containing supplements for 24…
read moreIndications: Copper in the plasma is transported to the liver from the site of absorption in the gut by albumin. Most of the copper in plasma is present as the ferro-oxidase enzyme
read moreIndications: 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 moreIndications: 24hr urine reference interval is 2.5 - 7.5 mmol/24hrs Sample collection:
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 moreZinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a crucial role in many biochemical functions, from DNA synthesis and protein building to immune system support and wound healing. It is found in every cell of the body and is required by over 300 enzymes. A deficiency in zinc can lead to a wide range of…
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