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 moreIndications: Raised in tumoral calcinosis, primary hyperparathyroidism, idopathic hypercalciuria and scarcoidosis as well as normal growing children and pregnant lactating females. Depressed in chronic renal failure, vitamin D dependent rickets, pseudohypoparathyroidism and tumor induced osteomalacia. This is the preferred test for vitamin D levels (also known as 25-hydroxyvitamin D). Sample Collection Instructions (finger-prick option): Vitamin…
read moreIndications: Biotin (coenzyme R, vitamin H) is an essential micronutrient for all mammals and is a water-soluble member of the B complex group of vitamins. It has an essential role in the metabolic pathways of gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis and the metabolism of amino acids . Biotinylation of histones appears to be important in embryological…
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: EDTA (lavender) and Yellow (SST) tube - must reach the lab within 24 hours…
read moreIndications: People in today’s society tend to lead frenetic, unbalanced lifestyles. Commonly, individuals experience continuous stress, not only from emotional stressors (e.g. marital, financial, and occupational) but also from physical stressors (e.g. sleep deprivation, caffeine consumption, pain, extreme exercise) without adequate recovery. Chronic exposure to these stressors often causes elevations in adrenal hormone levels, leading…
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