What is SpectraCell Micronutrient Testing?
SpectraCell Micronutrient testing is a scientific method of analyzing your nutrient deficiencies at the cellular level. Their patented system measures the function of selected nutrients within your white blood cells.
It analyzes 35 vitamins, minerals, amino acids/fatty acids, antioxidants, and metabolites
Why test for Micronutrient levels?
Many conditions are impacted by your micronutrient levels, including arthritis, cardiovascular risk, diabetes, various immunological disorders, metabolic disorders, anxiety, depression, insomnia. These tests allow your nutritional assessment for a broad variety of clinical conditions, general wellness and the prevention of diseases.
Research has shown that white blood cells provide the most accurate analysis of your nutrient deficiencies in your body. White blood cells provide a good picture of your micronutrient intake for the last 3-12 months.
Understanding and treating the deficiency unveil root causes of disease, better recommend supplements, and improve well-being, mood and performance.
Tests performed
VITAMINS
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Biotin
Folate
Pantothenate
- MINERALS
Calcium
Magnesium
Manganese
Zinc
- AMINO ACIDS
Asparagine
Glutamine
Serine
- ANTIOXIDANTS
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Coenzyme Q10
Cysteine
Glutathione
Selenium
Vitamin E
- CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM
Chromium
Fructose Sensitivity
Glucose-Insulin Metabolism
- FATTY ACIDS
Oleic Acids
- METABOLOLITES
Choline
Inositol
Carnitine
- SPECTROX for Total Antioxidant Function
- IMMUNIDEX - Immune Response Score
Price
Tests are not covered by most private insurance companies. There are no refunds for testing after being ordered and testing is successfully completed. Price list:
| Test | Price* | Medicare** | Fasting needed? |
Micronutrient |
$554 | $0 | No |
LPP PLUS |
$324 | $0 | Yes |
MTHF* |
$304 | $0 | No |
Telomere * |
$374 | $0 | No |
* Add-on Test
** Requires physician signature to be eligible for insurance coverage
Why test here?
Our licensed nutritionist will help you connect the dots to understand your deficiencies, and interpret what they mean as a whole to your health. We will also help you understand how it ties with your signs and symptoms as well with other blood panels, including hormone panels, thyroid panels and cardiometabolic panels, which SpectraCell also offers.
We will provide supplement, dietary and lifestyle recommendations.
1. Contact us by phone, email or buy your kit directly from the website.
You'll receive your kit in the mail or pick it up from the pharmacy
2. Schedule your blood draw (we'll provide a list of providers based on your zip code. We also provide blood draw services in our location)
3. On the day of your draw, fast if necessary and bring your insurance card and ID
4. Fill out the appropriate requisition provided by the health provider.
Have your blood drawn.
5. In 3-4 weeks your test results will come to your health care practitioner.
Our nutritionist will call or email you to book your nutrition follow-up interpretation consultation
Your Results
SpectraCell's Micronutrient lab results include an overview page with all deficiencies, borderline deficiencies with numeric and graphic reports and repletion and supplementation recommendations.
We carry high quality medical-grade and whole-food based supplements, including Designs for Health, Thorne, Pure Encapsulations, NutriGold and many others. We have a team of experts, including our pharmacist and nutritionist to help you pick the right supplements for you customize your nutritional intervention.
Interpreting Your Results
You've received your reports but now you wonder where to start? Our nutrition expert, Kristina, offers appointments to go over your results, explain the meaning of deficiencies and help you come up with a personalized supplementation and nutrition plan to address the deficiencies.
This 45-min consultation will include an overview of results, address your health concerns, discuss supplements and answer any questions you may have.
Sample Report
Questions? Contact us
412 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
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