Metabolomix+ -Genova Kit

 

Note: This is a home collection test kit that will be mailed to you.

The Metabolomix+ is a unique combination of nutritional tests that provides an analysis of key nutritional biomarkers. A first morning void (FMV) urine collection, with optional add-on bloodspot finger stick and buccal swab, the Metabolomix+ nutritional test is a non-invasive, patient-friendly way to assess the functional need for antioxidants, B-vitamins, minerals, digestive support, fatty acids, and amino acids. Insights gained from the Metabolomix+ nutritional test allows clinicians to target nutritional therapies to the precise needs of their patients.

Additional markers are available for an even greater overview of a patient's nutritional status with easy to add modules based on a patient's unique needs.

What is a functional nutritional assessment?

Marked accumulation of organic acids in urine can signal a metabolic inhibition or block. The metabolic block may be due to a nutrient deficiency, an inherited enzyme deficit, toxic build-up, or drug effect.

Enzymes that are responsible for metabolizing organic acids are vitamin and mineral dependent. With this, elevations in organic acids can reflect a functional need for these nutrients on a cellular and biochemical level, even despite normal serum levels.^1-5 Recommendations for nutrient supplementation based on elevated organic acid results are generated using a literature-based proprietary algorithm.

Traditionally, urinary organic acid assessment has been used in neonatal/pediatric medicine to identify genetic inborn errors of metabolism, with severity depending on the degree and type of error.* In many cases of genetic inborn errors, the enzymatic defect may be compensated for by high doses of specific vitamin and mineral cofactors and/or dietary interventions. Intervention with higher-dose nutrient cofactors may also be effective in cases of decreased enzyme activity due to causes other than frank inborn errors.

* Genova's organic acid testing is not intended for the diagnosis of neonatal inborn errors of metabolism.

Which patients might benefit from functional nutritional testing?

Common clinical indications for testing include:

• Mood Disorders^6,7
• Mitochondrial Dysfunction⁸
• Fatigue⁹
• Chronic Stress¹⁰
• Inflammation¹¹

Several diseases are associated with abnormal organic acid, amino acid, and fatty acid levels such as depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive decline, diabetes, cancer, anorexia, and many others.^12-15

About the Metabolomix+ Profile

The Metabolomix+ Profile report allows for easy interpretation and clinically actionable results. It includes a Suggested Supplement Schedule that provides personalized recommendations based on test results. The Interpretation-At-A-Glance section of the report provides facts related to nutrient function, causes and complications of their deficiencies, and dietary sources.

The Metabolomix+ Profile report categorizes results into several metabolic areas:

• Organic Acids (see below for analytes)
• Malabsorption and Dysbiosis
• Cellular Energy and Mitochondrial Metabolites
• Neurotransmitter Metabolites
• Vitamin Markers
• Toxin and Detoxification Markers
• Tyrosine Metabolism
• Amino Acids
• Nutritionally Essential Amino Acids
• Nonessential Protein Amino Acids
• Intermediary Metabolites
• Dietary Peptide Related Markers
• Oxidative Stress Markers
•  ADD ON TESTS LISTED BELOW, SEPARATE PURCHASE REQUIRED:
• Essential and Metabolic Fatty Acids - Bloodspot (if selected as add-on profile)
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Omega 6 Fatty Acids
• Omega 9 Fatty Acids
• Saturated Fatty Acids
• Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
• Delta-6 Desaturase Activity
• Cardiovascular Risk
• Nutrient and Toxic Elements (if selected as add-on profile)
• Genomics (if one or more of the following SNPs are selected as add-ons)
• APO E (C112R + R158C)
• MTHFR Combined (A1298C + C677T)
• TNF-α
• COMT (V158M)

ORGANIC ACIDS ANALYTES:

Analytes Included:

• 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid
• 3-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid (HPAA) Clostridia
• 3-Hydroxyproprionic Acid (HPHPA) Clostridia
• 3-Methyl-4-OH-phenylglycol
• 3-hydroxyisovaleric Acid
• 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvic Acid
• 5-OH-Indoleacetic Acid
• 8-Hydroxy-2'-Deoxyguanosine
• Adipic Acid
• Benzoic
• Cis-Aconitic Acid
• Citramalic Acid
• Citric Acid
• Creatinine
• D-Arabinitol
• Dihydroxyphenylpropionic Acid
• Formiminoglutamic Acid (FIGlu)
• Glutaric Acid
• Glyceric Acid
• Glycolic Acid
• Hippuric
• Homovanillic Acid
• Indoleacetic Acid
• Isocitric Acid
• Isovalerylglycine
• Kynurenic / Quinolinic Ratio
• Kynurenic Acid
• Lactic Acid
• Malic Acid
• Methylmalonic Acid
• Orotic Acid
• Oxalic Acid
• Phenylacetic Acid
• Pyroglutamic Acid
• Pyruvic Acid
• Quinolinic Acid
• Suberic Acid
• Succinic Acid
• Tartaric Acid
• Vanilmandelic Acid
• Xanthurenic Acid
• a-Hydroxybutyrate
• a-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid
• a-Keto-b-Methylvaleric Acid
• a-Ketoadipic Acid
• a-Ketoglutaric Acid
• a-Ketoisocaproic Acid
• a-Ketoisovaleric Acid
• a-ketophenylacetic acid
• b-OH-Butyric Acid
• b-OH-b-Methylglutaric Acid

 

Fasting Required:
No
Specimen:
Urine
Lab:
Genova Diagnostics
Results:
Average processing time 14 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.