Lactose, a disaccharide, is not normally absorbed directly from the gut, but is broken down into glucose and galactose by the enzyme lactase. If the lactase is absent (or insufficient for the dietary load of lactose), then non-absorbed lactose will be the pass into the lower small intestine and the colon. This may result in…
read moreTest ID: HITU Turnaround time: 10 days Sample Collection Instructions: Test kit 908 required (stabilised urine tube). See:
read moreTest code: HEPP The body continually attempts to eliminate chemical toxins through enzymatic processes in the liver. Urinary D-glucaric acid, a by-product of Phase I detoxification, is an indicator of chemical exposure to over 200 chemicals. Urinary mercapturic acids are excreted end products of Phase II detoxification. Together, assessment of these two analytes provides valuable…
read moreOver the past two decades there has been sustained interest in essential fatty acid supplementation. The focus has now switched from supplementation with fish oil to the use of oils containing specific, enhanced concentrations of named essential fatty acids. In the late 1990s large clinical trials were published supporting the cardiovascular benefits of consumption of…
read moreIndications IgE-mediated allergies, also known as hypersensitivity reactions, occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance, known as an allergen, as a threat. In response to this perceived threat, the immune system produces IgE antibodies which triggers the release of histamine and other chemicals from mast cells. These chemicals cause the various…
read moreEndomysial antibodies are a type of immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibody found in the blood of individuals with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption. These antibodies target tissue transglutaminase (tTG), an enzyme involved in protein modification within the connective tissue known as the endomysium, which surrounds smooth muscle cells in various organs, including…
read moreCalprotectin is a protein complex found in neutrophils and macrophages, two types of white blood cells that play a crucial role in the immune system. It is a highly stable protein that is resistant to degradation, making it a valuable biomarker for inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. The primary function of calprotectin is to protect…
read moreIndications: 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),…
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