This profile measures the nutritional markers that are critical to ensure optimal functioning of your body. It is extremely important as imbalances in these markers directly impact the functioning of your body particularly your energy, metabolism and detoxification. Additionally, health concerns that find their root cause in poor thyroid function can be compounded by deficiencies and excesses in these markers which makes it an essential area to assess and correct.
Download and print your pathology request form from the email we sent to you.
Take the form to one of our affiliated collection centres to have your blood sample taken.
Your sample will be tested at our in-house laboratory and we will email you to make a results appointment.
DEPENDING ON THE COMPLEXITY OF THE TESTING PROFILES YOU HAVE REQUESTED, RESULTS CAN TAKE UP TO 3 WEEKS.
Vitamin B12 is essential for your body’s functioning. Low levels of B12 can lead to depression, irritability and fatigue. It is also a major player in the methylation cycle (cellular detox, immune and nervous system regulation) and can affect the immune system, hormonal system (including thyroid) nervous system and detox pathways.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin produced after your skin has been exposed to the sun. It is a hormone precursor and is critical for healthy hormonal and immune systems, metabolic processes and DNA repair. A Vitamin D deficiency has been linked with hormonal imbalance, mood disorders, auto-immune dysfunction, increased cardiovascular risk and recurrent infections.
Serum folate is an important component for the functioning of red and white blood cells and is necessary to prevent build-up of homocysteine. Low levels of folate can result in fatigue, muscle weakness and mouth ulcers. Long term deficiency can increase your risk of heart disease and cancer and decrease fertility.
5MTHF is the active form of folate. The active form of folate. Lowered levels can indicate a genetic mutation in the 5 MTHFR gene or poor intake. Low levels lead to methylation issues and are implicated in dysfunction of the immune system, hormonal system (including thyroid) nervous system and detox pathways.
This includes:
1 x Blood Collection Form (emailed or provided in a test kit if purchased with other tests)
You can contact us directly at fhs@fhslab.com.au or call us on +61 02 8559 1480
You are required to fast for 10-12 hours before your blood draw. A non-fasting blood draw may affect results.
No, no additional fees will be charged by the collection centre.
Medication has the potential to affect results. Please check with your practitioner before your blood draw about the potential effects your medication may have.
You can use the link in the email you were sent or contact us directly on +61 02 8559 1480. Please ensure you confirm the availability of your results prior to your appointment.
Up to 3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the testing you have ordered.
Let us help! Book a test selection appointment for $47 and one of our team will help you select the tests you need based on your symptoms. We’ll then credit the $47 to your account, so you can put it toward your testing, packages or supplementation.
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appointments conducted online.
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