Metabolomic Profile-Doctor's Data Kit

Note: This is a test kit that will be mailed to you. It requires a blood draw. It is your responsibility to arrange the blood draw for your kit and payment of your specimen collection.

Fasting:
Yes 10-12 hours
Lab:
Doctor's Data
Specimen:
Blood, serum
Results:
Average processing time 7-10 business days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

Special Instructions:
The test requires no special diet but it is recommended that the blood be drawn before breakfast after an overnight fast. Other collection times can cause deviations in patients results. Please refrain from taking non-essential medications, and dietary supplements for 24 hours prior to the specimen collection, unless otherwise instructed by your physician. Never discontinue prescription medications without first consulting your physician.
Description:
The Metabolomic Profile provides assessment of the likelihood of Metabolic syndrome in at-risk patients. The Metabolomic Profile evaluates five biomarkers that may reflect a patient’s risk of developing Metabolic syndrome, which is identified by a cluster of cardiometabolic risk factors, with insulin resistance and adiposity as its central features. Identification of individuals with metabolic syndrome is important due to its association with an increased risk of and type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease.
Analytes Tested:
Adiponectin Apolipoprotein, A1 Apolipoprotein, B C-Reactive Protein Cholesterol Creatinine Cystatin C Glucose Glycomark (1,5-AG) HDL Homocysteine Insulin LDL Leptin Leptin Lipoprotein (a) Oxidized LDL PLAC (LP-PLA2 Activity) Triglycerides small dense LDL