Indications: 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…
read moreIndications: 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 moreIndications: 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…
read moreIndications: Indicans are a measure of the efficiency of protein digestion. Ineffective digestion of protein is typically the result of one or more of the following: overgrowth of harmful bacteria that feed off protein before it can be digested, insufficient HCL and/or protease enzymes, malabsorption, parastitic or fungal infections and food reactions. Indicans are a…
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