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This capillary test examines key biomarkers involved in maintaining a healthy metabolism, including the thyroid hormones, HbA1c (for diabetes), the liver and kidneys

What is this product

This capillary test examines key biomarkers involved in maintaining a healthy metabolism, including the thyroid hormones, HbA1c (for diabetes), the liver and kidneys

Requirments

If you have symptoms of unexpected weight loss, you should discuss this with your doctor immediately; don’t wait for the results of these tests. Discuss with your doctor the need to stop Biotin (Vitamin B7) medication prior to taking this test. Continue to take your normal thyroid medication, do not stop it for this test. It is recommended to delay this test by one month if you have had a recent illness or infection. We recommend that you fast for 12 hours to ensure the accuracy of your result. You can still drink clear water. Confirm this with your doctor if you are unsure, have diabetes or have any other medical problem or medication which requires you to eat regularly.

Fasting required

12 hours fasting required

  • Urea
  • LDL Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol
  • Creatinine
  • Non-HDL Cholesterol
  • Albumin
  • Total Protein
  • Free Triiodothyronine (Free T3)
  • Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
  • Cholesterol:HDL Ratio
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Uric Acid, Urate
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
  • Free Thyroxine (Free T4)
  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
  • Triglycerides
Kit Code:
C1SCK00200
Kit name:
Chronomics capillary blood collection kit: BD serum separator and K2EDTA
Specimen Type:
Capillary blood (microtainer)
Phlebotomy Type:
NONE
SKU:
C1BLP18400