Micronutrient Test

What is the Micronutrients Test Panel?

The SpectraCell Micronutrient Test analyzes 31 vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to determine nutritional deficiencies. It also analyzes the performance and functional deficiencies of these micronutrients.

Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals required in small quantities to ensure normal metabolism, growth, and physical well‐being.

• Vitamins are essential organic nutrients, most of which are not made in the body and must be obtained from food.
• Minerals are inorganic nutrients that play a vital role in an individual’s health. They are found in trace or small quantities in the body and are obtained from food.

Almost every physiological function in the body requires micronutrients for optimal function. Producing and releasing energy, strengthening the immune system, reducing systemic inflammation, protecting against free radical damage, maintaining a healthy hormonal balance, slowing down cellular aging, promoting the health of all tissues, and protecting against the development, progression, and recurrence of cancer are some of the critical processes where micronutrients are required.

Which Patients is The Micronutrients Test Panel Best Used For?

Medicine recognizes that every patient is biochemically unique. At the cellular level, nutritional status varies profoundly from one individual to another and even in the same person throughout their lifetime.

• The test is recommended for individuals who suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, arthritis, skin problems, numbness/tingling in your hands or feet, weakened immune system, digestive issues/disorders like celiac, wheat sensitivity, IBS, IBD, and SIBO.
• It is also recommended for patients experiencing advanced aging, stress, tiredness, or suffering chronic fatigue and depression.
• Individuals with a history of long-term use of prescription medications, poor diet, and obesity should also consider this test.
• People on special diets such as Vegan or Vegetarian athletes or individuals who exercise regularly may also want to request this test.
  

What Does Micronutrients Test Panel Measure?

Spectracell’s Micronutrient Test Panel analyzes and evaluates how 31 different vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino/fatty acids, and metabolites work within a person’s cells.

The test will also reveal how well cells can withstand oxidative stress, how well cells are metabolizing carbohydrates and how cells function when launching an immune response.

What Type of Sample is Needed to Complete the Micronutrients Panel Test?

A blood sample is required for the test. Fasting is not required.

*This test is not recommended for patients under 18 years of age.