List of Included Tests - 8 Tests
Iron tests measure different substances in the blood to check iron levels in your body. Iron is
a mineral essential for making red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Iron levels that are too low or too high can cause serious health problems.
Zinc can be tested along with other trace elements (e.g iron, copper & selenium) to identify deficiencies where a person may benefit from supplementation. When a person displays clinical symptoms that may be associated with zinc deficiency, the measurement of zinc can determine if supplementation is required.
Chromium is an essential element that is not made by the body. Chromium is important in the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates. It stimulates fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis. They are important for brain function and other body processes. Chromium also aids in insulin action and glucose breakdown preventing glucose intolerance and diabetes.
A calcium blood test measures the amount of calcium in your blood. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in your body. You need calcium for healthy bones and teeth. Calcium is also essential for proper functioning of your nerves, muscles, and heart.
A magnesium blood test measures the amount of magnesium in your blood. Magnesium is a type
of electrolyte. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that are responsible for many important functions and processes in your body.
Selenium is a mineral needed in a very small amount, selenium plays a key role in body metabolism , it is antioxidant so protect us from some types of cancer , improve fertility ,essential for proper function of thyroid gland , circulatory system , nervous system and immunity.
Preparation
- Fasting is not required
