ADVANCED HEALTH TESTING
Comprehensive blood test
Blood / Serum / Metabolite
Discover the ultimate in proactive health testing with our advanced blood and metabolite test, analysing 240 biomarkers to reveal hidden imbalances before they become health concerns. This extensive lab panel is one of Australia’s most comprehensive, empowering biohackers and longevity enthusiasts to take control of their wellness journey through personalised insights. Available exclusively at Melbourne Functional Medicine.
Introducing Australia’s most comprehensive blood test
This comprehensive blood test is a proprietary test, developed by NutriPATH and Melbourne Functional Medicine to offer a best in class biomarker test in Australia. It is a full blood and urine test designed to assess and improve nutritional and metabolic health. It evaluates a wide range of biomarkers related to metabolic, thyroid, cardiovascular, and hormone health, as well as mineral and metal status, essential fatty acids, amino acids, and organic acids. This extensive analysis helps identify nutritional imbalances and deficiencies that may affect overall health.
The test is particularly beneficial because it provides a detailed breakdown of key nutritional markers, allowing for a thorough review of sex hormone health, cardiovascular health, and thyroid health. This enables health enthusiasts to proactively maintain optimal health by addressing specific nutrient deficiencies or imbalances through diet and lifestyle changes.
Introducing Australia’s most comprehensive blood test
This comprehensive blood test is a proprietary test, developed by NutriPATH and Melbourne Functional Medicine to offer a best in class biomarker test in Australia. It is a full blood and urine test designed to assess and improve nutritional and metabolic health. It evaluates a wide range of biomarkers related to metabolic, thyroid, cardiovascular, and hormone health, as well as mineral and metal status, essential fatty acids, amino acids, and organic acids. This extensive analysis helps identify nutritional imbalances and deficiencies that may affect overall health.
The test is particularly beneficial because it provides a detailed breakdown of key nutritional markers, allowing for a thorough review of sex hormone health, cardiovascular health, and thyroid health. This enables health enthusiasts to proactively maintain optimal health by addressing specific nutrient deficiencies or imbalances through diet and lifestyle changes.
What does this test help me with?
Gain insight into core aspects of nutritional and metabolic health. Here are some of the specific biomarkers included:
- Organic acids: Indicators of metabolic dysfunction related to energy production, liver detoxification, neurotransmitter production, B vitamin deficiencies, antioxidant requirements, and digestive health
- Vitamins and minerals: Includes vitamin D, activated B12, serum folate, zinc, copper, selenium, magnesium, chromium, and iodine
- Toxic heavy metals: Measures levels of lead, mercury, cadmium, nickel, and arsenic
- Oxidative stress markers: Indicators that can lead to DNA damage within cells
- Cardiovascular health markers: Includes cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL sub-fractions, CRP, homocysteine, lipoprotein (a), iron studies, and fibrinogen
- Blood sugar regulation markers: Includes fasting glucose and insulin
- Hormone health markers: Includes insulin, DHEAS, estrogen, testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin, prolactin, FSH, and luteinizing hormone
- Thyroid panel: Includes TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, and thyroid auto-antibodies
- Essential fats ratios: Includes omega 3, 6, and 9 in relation to saturated and trans fats
- Amino acids profile: Assesses how effectively your body is processing your protein intake. Amino acids from protein contain the building blocks for immune cells, muscle, and brain chemicals
This extensive range of biomarkers allows for a detailed analysis of an individual’s nutritional status, helping your functional practitioner identify deficiencies and imbalances that can be addressed through personalised dietary and lifestyle changes.
What does this test help me with?
Gain insight into core aspects of nutritional and metabolic health. Here are some of the specific biomarkers included:
- Organic acids: Indicators of metabolic dysfunction related to energy production, liver detoxification, neurotransmitter production, B vitamin deficiencies, antioxidant requirements, and digestive health
- Vitamins and minerals: Includes vitamin D, activated B12, serum folate, zinc, copper, selenium, magnesium, chromium, and iodine
- Toxic heavy metals: Measures levels of lead, mercury, cadmium, nickel, and arsenic
- Oxidative stress markers: Indicators that can lead to DNA damage within cells
- Cardiovascular health markers: Includes cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL sub-fractions, CRP, homocysteine, lipoprotein (a), iron studies, and fibrinogen
- Blood sugar regulation markers: Includes fasting glucose and insulin
- Hormone health markers: Includes insulin, DHEAS, estrogen, testosterone, sex hormone-binding globulin, prolactin, FSH, and luteinizing hormone
- Thyroid panel: Includes TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, and thyroid auto-antibodies
- Essential fats ratios: Includes omega 3, 6, and 9 in relation to saturated and trans fats
- Amino acids profile: Assesses how effectively your body is processing your protein intake. Amino acids from protein contain the building blocks for immune cells, muscle, and brain chemicals
This extensive range of biomarkers allows for a detailed analysis of an individual’s nutritional status, helping your functional practitioner identify deficiencies and imbalances that can be addressed through personalised dietary and lifestyle changes.
Is this test for me?
This test is for you if:
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You want to play a proactive role in your health outcomes
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You want the most comprehensive blood and urine test available
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You are curious to know your current nutrient status
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You have previously performed this test and wish to track your progress
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You’d like to identify underlying causes of various health issues such as fatigue, hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular problems, and metabolic dysfunction
Is this test for me?
This test is for you if:
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You want to play a proactive role in your health outcomes
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You want the most comprehensive blood and urine test available
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You are curious to know your current nutrient status
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You have previously performed this test and wish to track your progress
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You’d like to identify underlying causes of various health issues such as fatigue, hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular problems, and metabolic dysfunction
About the lab
NutriPATH is Australia's leading integrative pathology laboratory in Australia. Melbourne Functional Medicine are pleased to have been working with NutriPATH for almost a decade to provide best in class functional testing to patients.
The lab offers more than 200 specialised functional tests, covering areas such as endocrine, gastrointestinal, immunological, genomic, metabolic, and nutritional balance. This extensive range of tests is more than any other integrative medical laboratory in the region, making it a preferred choice for comprehensive health assessments.
NutriPATH's clinical and scientific staff are pioneers in functional medicine, with extensive experience and technical knowledge. They are actively involved in further training and the introduction of new and advanced pathology testing methods within Australasia, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of the industry. Their Melbourne based laboratory is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and operates under the guidelines of the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
About the lab
NutriPATH is Australia's leading integrative pathology laboratory in Australia. Melbourne Functional Medicine are pleased to have been working with NutriPATH for almost a decade to provide best in class functional testing to patients.
The lab offers more than 200 specialised functional tests, covering areas such as endocrine, gastrointestinal, immunological, genomic, metabolic, and nutritional balance. This extensive range of tests is more than any other integrative medical laboratory in the region, making it a preferred choice for comprehensive health assessments.
NutriPATH's clinical and scientific staff are pioneers in functional medicine, with extensive experience and technical knowledge. They are actively involved in further training and the introduction of new and advanced pathology testing methods within Australasia, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of the industry. Their Melbourne based laboratory is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and operates under the guidelines of the Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
Why choose Melbourne Functional Medicine
Melbourne Functional Medicine was founded and is run by clinical healthcare professionals. Our practitioners have reviewed thousands of functional lab pathology reports and standard blood panels.
Our deep knowledge of human physiology and biochemistry allows us to interpret data to help you understand your body better. We understand that hearing results can be challenging at times, so we are here to support you and help you see the potential to reverse and address any challenges that may arise in your results.
Why choose Melbourne Functional Medicine
Melbourne Functional Medicine was founded and is run by clinical healthcare professionals. Our practitioners have reviewed thousands of functional lab pathology reports and standard blood panels.
Our deep knowledge of human physiology and biochemistry allows us to interpret data to help you understand your body better. We understand that hearing results can be challenging at times, so we are here to support you and help you see the potential to reverse and address any challenges that may arise in your results.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
How do I order this comprehensive blood test?
Contact us so we can ensure this is the right test for you, then we’ll set you up as a patient, order and despatch a test kit to your nominated address.
You’ll be set up with a patient dashboard that will house additional support on how to take your sample for this test.
We’ll let you know once your test results are back, to make sense of the report which provides information on 240 biomarkers, we highly recommend a Test Interpretation Session.
Why should I get a comprehensive blood test?
More than a baseline, this functional blood and metabolite test has been specifically built by Melbourne Functional Medicine to provide health and wellness enthusiasts access to Australia’s most robust, insightful, comprehensive blood and metabolite panel. Analysing 240 biomarkers, this test offers exceptional value to health conscious individuals, biohackers and longevity enthusiasts alike.
What is the full list of 240 biomarkers?
Metabolic Health
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Cholesterol
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Triglycerides
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HDL (Protective)
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Non-HDL Cholesterol
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LDL (Atherogenic)
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LDL/HDL Ratio (Risk Factor)
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Lipoprotein (a)
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Apolipoprotein B
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Apolipoprotein A-1
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Ratio (APO B / APO A-1)
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High-Sensitivity CRP
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Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)
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Intermediate Density Lipoprotein (IDL-1)
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Intermediate Density Lipoprotein (IDL-2)
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Intermediate Density Lipoprotein (IDL-3)
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Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-1)
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Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-2)
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Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-3)
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Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-4)
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Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-5)
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Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-6)
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Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL-7)
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LDL Phenotype Pattern
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Mean Particle Size
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Homocysteine
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Fibrinogen
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Glucose (Fasting)
Renal Function
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Sodium
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Potassium
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Chloride
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Bicarbonate
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Anion Gap
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Urea
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Creatinine (Serum)
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Creatinine (Whole Blood)
Liver Function
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Bilirubin (Total)
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ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)
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GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)
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ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
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AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
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Protein (Total)
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Albumin
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Globulin
Iron Studies
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Iron
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Transferrin
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Transferrin Saturation
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Ferritin
Vitamin D
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25 OH Vitamin D
Thyroid Function
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TSH
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Free T4
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Free T3
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Reverse T3
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FT3 : Reverse T3 Ratio
Thyroid Autoantibodies
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Thyroid Peroxidase Ab
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Antithyroglobulin Ab
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TSH Receptor Ab
Hormone Health
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Progesterone
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DHEA Sulphate
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Testosterone
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Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
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Calc Free Testosterone (Vermeulen)
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Estradiol
Mineral Analysis (Blood – Red Cell)
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Chromium
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Cobalt
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Iodine
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Manganese
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Molybdenum
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Selenium
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Vanadium
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Copper
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Magnesium
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Zinc
Metals Analysis (Blood – Whole)
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Aluminium
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Antimony
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Arsenic
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Beryllium
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Bismuth
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Cadmium
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Lead
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Mercury
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Nickel
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Platinum
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Silver
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Thallium
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Tin
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Uranium
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Zirconium
CU/ZN & Free Copper Index
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Copper (Plasma)
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Zinc (Plasma)
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Copper/Zinc Ratio
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Caeruloplasmin
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% Free Copper
Red Cell Fatty Acid Profile
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Saturated Fats, Total
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Monounsaturated Fats, Total
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Omega 3, Total
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Omega 6, Total
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Omega 3/Omega 6 Ratio
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Omega 6/Omega 3 Ratio
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AA/EPA Ratio
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Omega 3 Index
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Delta 6 Desaturase Activity
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Alpha Linolenic Acid
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Eicosapentanoic Acid
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Docosapentanoic Acid
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Docosahexanoic Acid
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Linoleic Acid
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Gamma Linolenic Acid
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Eicosadienoic Acid
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Dihomo-g-Linolenic Acid
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Arachidonic Acid
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Docosatetraenoic Acid
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Docosapentaenoic Acid (n6)
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Palmitoleic Acid
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Oleic Acid
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Gondoic Acid
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Nervonic Acid
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Myristic Acid
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Palmitic Acid
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Stearic Acid
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Arachidic Acid
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Behenic Acid
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Lignoceric Acid
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Trans Palmitoleic Acid
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Trans Oleic Acid
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Trans Linoleic Fatty Acid
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Trans Fatty Acids, Total
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Trans Fat Index
Amino Acids (Plasma)
Essential Amino Acids
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Arginine
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Histidine
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Isoleucine
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Leucine
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Lysine
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Methionine
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Phenylalanine
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Taurine
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Threonine
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Tryptophane
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Valine
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Total Branched Chain Amino Acids
Non-Essential Amino Acids
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Alanine
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Asparagine
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Aspartate
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Cystine
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GABA
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Glutamic Acid
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Glutamine
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Proline
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Tyrosine
Intermediary Metabolites
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Alpha-Aminoadipic Acid
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Alpha-Aminobutyric Acid
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Beta-Aminoisobutyric Acid
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Cystathionine
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Citrulline
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Ornithine
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Urea
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Glycine
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Serine
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Phosphoserine
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Sarcosine
Dietary Peptide Related Markers
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1-Methyl Histidine
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3-Methyl Histidine
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Beta-Alanine
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Anserine
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Carnosine
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Hydroxyproline
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Hydroxylysine
Amino Acid Functional Ratios
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Phenylalanine/Tyrosine
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Glutamate/Glutamine
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Hydroxyproline/Proline
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Alpha-Amino-n-Butyrate/Leucine
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Tryptophan/LNAA
Organic Acids Metabolomic Mapping
Ketone/Fatty Acid Metabolites
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Adipic Acid
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Suberic Acid
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Ethylmalonic Acid
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Pimelic Acid
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Methyl-Succinic Acid
Carbohydrate Metabolism/Glycolysis
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Pyruvic Acid
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Lactic Acid
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Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid
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Glucose (OA)
Citric Acid Cycle Metabolites
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Citric Acid
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Cis-Aconitic Acid
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Isocitric Acid
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Alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid
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Succinic Acid
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Fumaric Acid
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Malic Acid
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Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylglutaric Acid
B-Complex Vitamins & Amino Acid Markers
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Alpha-Ketoisovaleric Acid
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Alpha-Ketoisocaproic Acid
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Alpha-Keto-Beta-Methylvaleric Acid
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Xanthurenic Acid
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Beta-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid
Methylation Cofactors
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Methylmalonic Acid
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Formiminoglutamic Acid
Cell Regulation Markers
Neurotransmitter Metabolism
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Homovanillic Acid (HVA)
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Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)
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5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5HIAA)
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Kynurenic Acid
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Quinolinic Acid
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Picolinic Acid
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Cortisol (OA)
Oxidative Damage/Antioxidant Markers
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Para-Hydroxyphenyllactate
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8 OH-deoxyguanosine
Detoxification Indicators
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2-Methylhippuric Acid
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Orotic Acid
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Glucaric Acid
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Alpha-Hydroxybutyric Acid
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Pyroglutamic Acid
Compounds of Bacterial or Yeast/Fungal Origin
Bacterial Dysbiosis Markers
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Benzoate (OA)
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Hippurate (OA)
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Phenylacetate
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Phenylpropionate
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Para-Hydroxybenzoate
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Para-Hydroxyphenylacetate
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Indoleacetic Acid
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Tricarballylate
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D-Lactate
Clostridial Species
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Dihydroxyphenylpropionic Acid
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4-Cresol
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3-Hydroxypropionic Acid
Yeast/Fungal Dysbiosis Markers
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Arabinitol
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Citramalic Acid
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Tartaric Acid
Oxalate Metabolites
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Oxalic Acid
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Glyceric Acid
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Glycolic Acid
Nutritional Markers
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Pyridoxic Acid (Vitamin B6)
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Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
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Glutaric Acid (Vitamin B2)
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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
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CoEnzyme-Q10 (CoQ10)
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N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)
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Biotin (Vitamin H)
How do I take a sample for this comprehensive blood test?
This test requires a fasted blood and urine sample. You will be required to take your urine sample at home and your blood sample from an authorised collection centre.
Care should be taken to follow the 4 day preparation in advance of taking your samples.
Read our Comprehensive Health Array 1 preparation guide for more information.
How long do test results take to come back?
Results are usually back within 5-6 weeks of the lab receiving the test sample. We’ll notify you when your results are back.
Is this test more comprehensive than a full blood test from my GP?
Yes. This test includes everything from a regular full blood examination significantly more biomarkers.
Why include a urine sample?
Testing a urine sample allows for insights into the downstream products of various metabolic processes. Testing of metabolites in urine is also referred to as metabolomics, which is a powerful tool in functional nutrition, helping to assess gut health, neurotransmitter status, detoxification pathways, mitochondrial health, and nutritional deficiencies. This allows for targeted dietary and supplement interventions based on an your unique metabolic signature.
Can I collect my blood and urine samples at home?
Yes and no. Your blood will be professionally collected at an authorised collection centre available Australia wide.
The urine sample will be collected in the comfort of your own home.
Should I retest?
Yes. We recommend retesting your health status to track the impact of your health protocols and to enable precision supplementation. The cadence of retesting is unique to each individual based on results. Sometimes we may recommend a retest as early as 12 weeks or you may be recommended an annual retest cadence.
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