What is the purpose of this test?
The Cellular Micronutrient Assay, Add-On Test - ALCAT Test Kit is an additional test that can be added to the following ALCAT Test Panel components:
- Platinum Plus
- Platinum Comprehensive
- Comprehensive Wellness #1
- Comprehensive Wellness #2
- Comprehensive Wellness #3
The Cellular Micronutrient Assay is a cutting-edge diagnostic tool designed to assess the levels of essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other micronutrients within the body's cells. This assay provides a detailed analysis of cellular nutrient status, offering valuable insights into individual nutritional deficiencies and imbalances that may impact overall health and wellness. By measuring nutrient levels at the cellular level, the assay provides a more accurate representation of an individual's nutritional status compared to traditional serum or plasma testing, which may not reflect intracellular nutrient concentrations accurately.
The Cellular Micronutrient Assay utilizes advanced technology to evaluate cellular nutrient levels, allowing healthcare providers to tailor personalized dietary and supplementation recommendations to address specific deficiencies and support optimal cellular function. By identifying and addressing micronutrient deficiencies, individuals can optimize nutrient intake, improve nutrient absorption and utilization, and enhance overall health and well-being. Moreover, the Cellular Micronutrient Assay plays a crucial role in preventive medicine by helping individuals proactively manage their nutritional status and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases associated with nutrient deficiencies, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and immune dysfunction.
The Cellular Micronutrient Assay, Add-On Test - ALCAT Test Kit includes the following:
- Arginine | Asparagine
- Biotin | Boron
- Calcium | Carnitine | Choline | Chromium | Copper | Cysteine
- Glutamine | Glutathione | Glycine
- Histidine
- Inositol | Iodine | Iron | Isoleucine
- Leucine | Lithium | Lysine
- Magnesium | Manganese | Methionine | Molybdenum
- Pantothenic Acid | Phenylalanine | Potassium
- Selenium |Serine | Strontium
- Taurine | Threonine | Tryptophan | Tyrosine
- Valine | Vanadium | Vitamin A | Vitamin B1 | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin B2 | Vitamin B3 | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B9 | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K1 | Vitamin K2-MK4 | Vitamin K2-MK7
- Zinc
- a-Ketoglutaric Acid
Benefits of the Cellular Micronutrient Assay, Add-On Test - ALCAT Test Kit:
- Personalized Nutritional Assessment: By evaluating levels of essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids within the body's cells, the assay offers personalized insights into individual nutritional status, allowing for targeted interventions to address deficiencies and optimize overall health.
- Accurate Measurement: Unlike traditional serum or plasma testing, which may not accurately reflect intracellular nutrient concentrations, the Cellular Micronutrient Assay measures nutrient levels directly within cells, providing a more accurate assessment of nutritional status.
- Tailored Dietary and Supplement Recommendations: Based on the results of the assay, healthcare providers can develop personalized dietary and supplementation recommendations to address specific nutrient deficiencies and support optimal cellular function.
- Preventive Health Measures: By proactively identifying and addressing nutrient deficiencies, individuals can reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases associated with poor nutrition, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and immune dysfunction.
- Optimized Nutrient Absorption and Utilization: Understanding cellular nutrient levels can help individuals identify factors that may affect nutrient absorption and utilization, allowing for targeted interventions to improve nutrient uptake and utilization efficiency.
Preparation:
No fasting is required. Avoid antibiotics and antihistamines for 5 days, oral steroids for 7 days, and topical steroids for 24 hours prior to collection. Patients should refrain from taking any medications or supplements for 3-4 hours before their blood draw. Check with your physician before stopping any medications.
Test Results:
7-10 business days once the lab receives the specimen. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
