Micronutrient Check
$375 AUD
Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts. Micronutrients are vital to healthy development and disease prevention, and deficiencies may also lead to reductions in energy level, mental clarity and overall capacity.
Insight into your nutritional health
Poor diet can have a significant impact on your health. It can cause conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome and common chronic systemic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.
This nutrition blood test is a comprehensive and reassuring way of assessing your current state of health and identifying common conditions based on the levels of vitamins and minerals in your blood.
Following the results of your nutrition blood test, consider optimising your health with clinical nutrition. We offer teleconsults with our experienced dietician who will work with you to develop your bespoke treatment plan. This may involve nutrition programming or therapeutic nutrition - check out our blog for more information.
What's included
Omega 3 Index
Blood omega-3 fatty acids are a strong reflection of dietary intake and considered a risk factor for coronary heart disease. As a part of an overall healthy lifestyle, an Omega-3 Index in the 8-12% range may help to maintain heart, brain, eye and joint health.
This blood spot test measures
Trace Minerals
Trace minerals, also known as microminerals, are essential minerals that the human body requires in small amounts (less than 100 milligrams per day) to maintain good health. Although they are required in smaller amounts compared to macrominerals, they are still important for many biological functions in the body.
This nutrition blood test measures:
B Vitamins Panel
Active B12, folate, B6, and B1 are essential B-vitamins that work together to support energy production, brain function, and the formation of healthy red blood cells. Deficiencies in any of these nutrients can contribute to fatigue, mood changes, cognitive issues, and impaired metabolic health.
Fat Soluble Vitamins
The fat soluble vitamins are soluble in lipids. These vitamins are usually absorbed in fat globules that travel through the lymphatic system of the small intestines and into the general blood circulation within the body. These fat soluble vitamins are then stored in body tissues.
This nutrition blood test measures:
Macrominerals
Macrominerals, also known as major minerals, are essential minerals that the human body requires in relatively large amounts to maintain good health.
This nutrition blood test measures:
Pancreatic Function
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are broken down by stomach acids, enzymes produced by the pancreas, and bile from the liver. This process also releases micronutrients. This blood test measures the levels of enzymes produced by the pancreas.
This blood test measures:
Nutrient Malabsorption
If the intestines can't absorb nutrients then they are eliminated from the body in the stool. This can happen when there's damage to the intestine, as well as the amount of time available where nutrients can be absorbed from food as it passes through the gut.
This blood test measures common nutritional deficiencies associated with malabsorption:
Inflammation
A diet high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, and lacking in the beneficial polyphenols found in colourful fruits, vegetables and spices, is pro-inflammatory.
Cholesterol
Lipids and cholesterol are fat-like substances in your blood. Some are necessary for good health, but when you have a high level of cholesterol in your blood, a lot of it ends up being deposited in the walls of your arteries and other vital organs. Lifestyle choices including diet, exercise and alcohol intake can all influence cholesterol levels and your risk of developing heart disease.
This cholesterol test measures:
Blood Glucose
Blood glucose is generated from carbohydrates and to use this fuel for energy your body needs insulin. With type 2 diabetes the cells either ignore the insulin or the body doesn't produce enough of it. Glucose then builds up leading to problems with the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and blood vessels.
This blood test measures:
Test instructions
Fast from all food and drink (other than water) for at least 8 hours, and no more than 12 hours prior to your test.
Download and print your pathology form from your i-screen dashboard.
Take your form to one of our affiliated collection centres to have your sample taken.
Results for this test available in 10-12 days and will be published in your online dashboard.
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