Mitochondrial Function Profile
From DoctorMyhill
| Test Details for Ordering | |
|---|---|
| Test | Mitochondrial Function Profile |
| Laboratory | Acumen, Biolab |
| Price | £225.00 |
| Bloods | Yes |
| To order this test, please, go to Ordering Tests. Please, make sure you have read When not to use this website to ascertain whether having this test is an appropriate and safe course of action for you. | |
DESCRIPTION
This blood test combines several tests which together assess mitochondrial function and identify where the problem areas with energy production are. It is exceptionally useful for chronic fatigue sufferers as it gives clear indications for a treatment regime. More details of the test can be found in CFS - The Central Cause: Mitochondrial Failure
The first part is called "ATP profiles" and has been developed by Dr John McLaren-Howard at Biolab in London. It measures the rate at which ATP is recycled in cells and because
production of ATP is highly dependent on magnesium status so the first part of the test studies this aspect.
The second part of the test measures the efficiency with which ATP is made from ADP. If this is abnormal, then this could be as a result of magnesium deficiency, of low levels of Co-enzyme Q10, low levels of vitamin B3 (NAD) or of acetyl L-carnitine.
The third possibility is that the protein which transports ATP and ADP across mitochondrial membrane is impaired and this is also measured.
To get the full picture of mitochondrial function the profile also measures levels of Co-enzyme Q10, SODase, NAD, L-carnitine and cell free DNA
Cost
The price of the profile is £225.00 and I charge £70 for my letter to your GP. The price for my letter reflects the fact that the letter effectively interprets 7 tests and I give detailed advice about a range of issues arising from the questionnaire.
Turnaround time
Once the test samples are received at the lab, it takes about a week for most of the results to come back, but the Co Q10 takes longer - up to 10 days. The results come to me and I dictate the letter. This is then typed, signed and ready for posting or e-mailing. You can ask for it to be emailed to your doctor and yourself. The whole process may take in excess of 3 weeks.
MESSAGE FOR NON-UK RESIDENTS APRIL 2009
THE AVAILABILITY OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS TO NON-UK RESIDENTS
All the supplements necessary for recovery I normally supply. However, because of difficulties involved in shipping them overseas, I recommend they be accessed from the following suppliers:
There are other websites of nutritional supplements manufacturers and distributors - some carry the same products at competitive prices. As for the mineral mix and mineral drops, you will need to find the products that will give you amounts of individual minerals which are as close as possible to my recommendations.
SAMPLE
blood - three blood tubes are required:
KIT
a green topped and a purple topped tube needs to be sent to Acumen; a gold topped tube is to be sent to Biolab
INSTRUCTIONS
You will need to have blood taken for this test -
you need to either contact your own GP surgery or find a competent professional (nurse, doctor, etc), who will take blood for you.
