Clostridium Difficile Toxin by PCR
Test ID: CLOSD Turnaround time: 3 days Sample Requirements: Faecal blue capped tube - Not performed on formed stool samples (diarrhoea samples only). Sample Stability: Postal NOT acceptable
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Test ID: VLDL Turnaround time: 7 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) - protect from light Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreMyoglobin (serum)
Test ID: MYOS Turnaround time: 1 day Sample Collection Instructions: Standard venepuncture procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Sample Stability: Postal acceptable
read moreVitamin B Screen (blood profile) [VITBS]
Indications: 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.…
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Test ID: ANDR Turnaround time: 7 days Sample Collection Instructions: Standard Venepuncture Procedure Sample Requirements: Yellow (SST) Postal: Not suitable for post.
read moreHormones Profile (Saliva) [ENDO2]
Indications: 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 moreCardiometabolic Profile [CARD]
Cardiovascular 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 moreEssential and Toxic Elements Profile (38) – Urine [NUT1]
Indications: Urine elements are used to evaluate exposure to potentially toxic elements and wasting of nutrient elements: Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Bismuth, Boron, Cadmium, Calcium, Caesium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Gadolinium, Iron, Lead, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Palladium, Phosphorus, Platinum, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Strontium, Sulphur, Tellurium, Thallium, Thorium, Tin, Tungsten, Uranium, Vanadium, Zinc. Sample…
read moreMethylation Profile [METH]
Normal 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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