Indications: This panel includes vitamins A (retinol), Beta-Carotene, C (ascorbic acid), E (tocopherol), B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin) and B6 (Pyridoxine). Other vitamins can be requested individually as required (e.g. B12, folate, D, B3 & B7) Patient Instructions: No vitamin containing supplements for 24 hours prior to testing. Sample Requirements: 2 x yellow (SST), 3 x…
read moreIndications: This profile includes vitamins B1, B2 and B6, all essential water-soluble B vitamins with little effective conservation mechanisms so a regular dietary intake is necessary. Patient Instructions: No B vitamin containing supplements for 24 hours prior to testing. Sample Requirements: 3 x Purple (EDTA) - must reach the lab within 24 hours of collection.…
read moreIndications: The Comprehensive Hormone Profile is the best option for baseline testing of male or female hormonal status. This non-invasive test requires only 2cc per vial of saliva in 4 separate collections. Sex hormones are tested, as well as 4 cortisol levels to evaluate the diurnal cortisol pattern. This test is a consideration in men…
read moreCardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the second leading cause of death in North America. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a risk factor for CVD and renal damage. Therefor this comprehensive test evaluates risk for CVD plus too often associated MetS. Many of the risk factors and metabolic abnormalities associated with both CVD and MetS are lifestyle related.…
read moreNormal metabolism of methionine is critical for cellular methylation of DNA, proteins and neurotransmitters. Aberrant methionine metabolism can occur in anyone at any age and can be associated with numerous health consequences including cardiovascular disease and cancer. The Methylation Profile provides a functional assessment of the phenotypic expression of common SNPs (MTHFR, MS, CBS) by…
read moreIndications: The Melatonin Profile provides a snapshot of the sleep/wake cycle during a one day period. Sample collection:
read moreIndications: Blood toxic element screening is the standard method for assessing levels of toxic metals from either acute or environmental background exposures. Whole blood screening assesses combined levels of intracellular and extracellular (plasma) levels of these metals. A range of mineral levels are also reported, but we recommend our Plasma Mineral and Red Cell Magnesium…
read moreIndications: A profile of 56 amino acids arranged in groups of essential, protein and metabolic. Sample Collection Instructions:
read moreIndications: The Melatonin Profile provides a snapshot of the sleep/wake cycle during a one day period. Sample report: Saliva Melatonin Profile instructions
read moreIndications: A profile of 39 amino acids arranged in groups of essential, protein, intermediary and dietary peptides. Sample Report:
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