Micronutrients (Comprehensive Panel), Blood
Test
Clinical Utility
Micronutrient Testing
Source: https://www.spectracell.com/clinicians/products/mnt/;Accessed 27-Oct-2016
SpectraCells Micronutrient Test provides a comprehensive nutritional analysis by measuring functional deficiencies at the cellular level. It is an assessment of how well the body utilizes 33 vitamins, minerals, amino/fatty acids, antioxidants, and metabolites, while conveying the bodys need for these micronutrients that enable the body to produce enzymes, hormones, and other substances essential for proper growth, development, and good health. This test provides the basis of a personalized, functional approach in addressing a broad variety of clinical conditions.
SpectraCells patented, chemically-defined control media contains the minimal amount of each essential micronutrient that is needed to support optimal lymphocyte growth or mitogenic response. The functional intracellular status of micronutrients involved in cell metabolism is evaluated by manipulation of the individual micronutrients in the media followed by mitogenic stimulation and measurement of DNA synthesis.
SpectraCell provides easy-to-read test reports for the clinician and the patient. Reports incorporate numerical and graphic representations for each result, and offer repletion suggestions based on each patients deficiencies. Easy-to-understand supplement information explains the role of each nutrient found deficient, deficiency symptoms, how to obtain that nutrient in food and toxicity and RDI standards for adults.
Result Included
- Asparagine
- Calcium
- Carnitine
- Chromium
- Copper
- Cyteine
- Glutamine
- Glutathione
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Oleic Acid
- Serine
- Pantothenate
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K2
- Zinc
- Folate
- Lipoic Acid
- Vitamin D3
- SPECTROX (TM)
- IMMUNIDEX (TM)
- Inositol
- Coenzyme Q10
- Selenium
- Biotin
- Choline
- Fructose Sensitivity
- Glucose/Insulin Metabolism
Test Location
SpectraCell Laboratories
Specimen
Specimen Type
Whole BloodContainers
Collection Containers
Yellow top (ACD solution A)
Volume
Sample Volume
2 ACD solution A tubes
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Specimens must be collected on Monday to Friday only.
Handling Information
Do not refrigerate, freeze or centrifuge. Ship directly after collection.
Additional Information
A specimen collection kit is available. To order a kit online, please register or login. For assistance or more information, please click here to send us an email or call 416-422-3000 x 300.
For additional information refer to the Spectracell websiteMicronutrients (Comprehensive Panel) Test
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Refrigerated or frozen |
Sample Report
Turnaround Time
15 Days
Sample Report
Sample Report at external website.
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30