Red Cell Minerals Test
£152
Measuring minerals in red blood cells provides insights over an extended period compared to measuring minerals in serum or plasma, which represent more recent intake. This can be valuable for assessing long-term nutritional status and identifying chronic deficiencies or imbalances.
Red blood cell testing can provide information about mineral levels within the cells themselves. Since red blood cells have a lifespan of about 120 days, red blood cell mineral levels may provide insight into their status over a longer period compared to serum/plasma levels, which represent more recent intake or changes.
Please note this test requires a venous blood collection and centrifuge. An additional cost of ~£40 GBP is payable directly to the service. Contact Bloodservices@mail.com for options in your location. Please only book Monday (ensuring the weather temperature for the week does not exceed 22°C on any day) and bring your prepaid packaging to post the sample directly after.
What's included
Red Blood Cell Minerals
Test instructions
You’ll receive your blood test kit in the mail, along with logistics for your sample collection.
Download and print your pathology request form and book a collection for a venous blood draw AND centrifuge using a phlebotomy service on a MONDAY only where the weekly temperature is under 23C. Bring your prepaid packaging to post the sample directly after.
Mail your sample back to the lab using the prepaid envelope and packaging.
Results for this test available in 3 weeks and will be published in your online dashboard.
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for $152