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 moreTest ID: B12SF Turnaround time: 4 hours Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreTest ID: B12 Turnaround time: 1 day Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreTest ID: FOLS Turnaround time: 1 day Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreTest ID: FOLRC Turnaround time: 8 days (temporary increase, May 2025) Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure. Refrigerate sample if there's any delay before posting. Sample Requirements: Purple (EDTA) Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable.
read moreTest ID: B12TF Turnaround time: 4 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) & Purple Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable.
read moreTest ID: B12F Turnaround time: 4 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) & Purple (EDTA - refrigerate sample if there's any delay before posting.) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable - we recommend collecting the sample in the afternoon so that postal samples reach the laboratory within 24 hours.
read moreTest ID: 25D3 Turnaround time: 8 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
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…
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