What is a comprehensive metabolic profile?
The conprehensive metabolic profile is a simple to use, self-contained, take-home kit that allows the patient to collect a morning urine sample and also to do 2 finger sticks to obtain a non-fasting and a fasting blood sample. The samples are then packaged in the enclosed mailer and sent to Metametrix Laboratory for analysis. 2. What information is obtained by this test? The urinalysis provides information on the level of organic sugars that are being excreted by the body. These organic sugars are biochemical byproducts of metabolism and provide very useful information on how the various metabolic pathways of the body are functioning. Abnormal levels of these organic sugars can indicate certain vitamin deficiencies as well as evidence of environmental toxin metabolism. The two blood analyses will provide information on food sensitivities and also on cellular membrane fatty acid composition. 3. Does the test hurt? The finger sticks are a little uncomfortable. These are the same types of
