Diamine Oxidase (histamine intolerance) [DIAM]
Patient Instructions: Ideally the blood sample should be collected at VHL, otherwise it can be submitted by next-day post (to arrive within 24hrs of collection) Datasheet:
read moreCopper (Cu) – serum [COPP]
Indications: 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 moreViral Antibody Panel [VIRA]
Indications: Herpes Simplex I/II, Cytomegalovirus Antibodies (IgG and IgM), Measles IgG & IgM, Mumps IgG & IgM, Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgG & IgM Sample Requirements: 2 x Gold top (SST) tubes Turnaround time: 7 days Postal Samples: Accepted
read moreVitamin A (retinol) [VITA]
Indications: Vitamin A is essential throughout life as it is required in reproduction, embryonic and foetal development, vision, growth, differentiation and tissue maintenance . The term vitamin A covers the retinoids, a group of lipid-soluble compounds which have similar physiological functions and metabolic activities: retinol, retinal (the aldehyde form), and retinoic acid. Retinol inter-converts between…
read moreCoenzyme Q10 [CQ10]
Indications: Coenzyme Q10 is synthesised naturally in humans and is also found in foods, such as vegetables and fish. It acts as a cofactor in the electron transfer pathway which produces energy (in the form of adenosine triphosphate - ATP) within the mitochondria of human cells. The energy is used for muscle contraction and other…
read moreChromium (Cr) – plasma [CR]
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 moreVitamin B12 (“Active”) – Serum [B12A]
Test 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 moreBeta Carotene [CARO]
Indications: 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 moreVitamin B2 (Riboflavin) [VIB2]
Indications: 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…
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