Cellular Nutrition Assay (CMA, Redox/APA) (add-on only)-Cell Science Systems Kit:
Note: This is a test kit that will be mailed to you. It requires a blood draw. It is your responsibility to arrange the blood draw for your kit and payment of your specimen collection.
Coupon Codes not valid for Add-on testing.
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Cell Science Systems
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 5-7 business days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Medication and Supplement Instructions for CSS Testing:
- Testing does not need to be delayed because of medication or supplement use.
- Medications that are part of your daily routine should be continued as they are considered part of your normal physiological state.
- If possible, please avoid taking any oral medications, IV infusions, intramuscular (IM) injections, or oral supplements for 4 hours before blood draw.
- If you are taking medications that may impact white blood cell counts, it is recommended to collect an additional blood tube at the time of your draw.
- For short term medications (such as antibiotics) that will be discontinued, it is best to wait at least 2 weeks after completing the medication before completing your blood draw.
- If you are taking methylene blue, it is recommended to wait at least 72 hours after your last dose before proceeding with your blood draw for the Cellular Nutrition Assay.
- Fasting is not necessary
Description: Metabolism happens within cells. Cells need nutrients to be metabolically active. The Cellular Micronutrient Assay (CMA) is your tool to assess and address insufficiencies in micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) as well as amino acids, and other nutrients within immune cells. This is a reflection of long-term nutrient status not just a “snapshot” as is seen in serum nutrient tests.
An overload and accumulation of free radicals (from pollution, toxins, medication, radiation, etc) in the body can result in oxidative damage which plays a major role in the development of chronic and degenerative illness. Antioxidants can help protect the cells from oxidative damage.
The Redox Assay measures the overall antioxidant function of your immune cells.
The Antioxidant Protection Assay (APA) identifies specific antioxidants that significantly improve your antioxidant capacity and protect cells from oxidative damage.
Easy to understand, color-coded test results show “nutrient sufficiency,” “borderline insufficiency,” and “insufficiency”. The function and dietary sources of each insufficient and borderline insufficient nutrient are described within the test results’ commentaries.
Analytes Reported:
Vitamins:
- Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
- Biotin
- Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Folate (Vitamin B9)
- Nicotinamide (Niacin, Vitamin B3)
- Pantothenic Acid
- Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E (Delta-tocotrienol)
- Vitamin K1
- Vitamin K2-MK7
- Vitamin K2-MK4
- Boron
- Calcium
- Chromium
- Copper
- Iodine
- Iron
- Lithium
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Molybdenum
- Selenium
- Strontium
- Vanadium
- Zinc
- Arginine
- Asparaegine
- Cysteine
- Glutamine
- Glycine
- Histidine
- Isoleucine
- Leucine
- Lysine
- Serine
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Taurine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Tyrosine
- Valine
- Choline
- Glutathione
- Inositol
- Acai Berry
- Andrographis
- Astaxanthin
- Astragalus
- Bilberry
- Camu Camu
- Chlorophyll
- Cinnamon
- Echinacea
- Elderberry
- Frankincense
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Gingko biloba
- Goji Berry
- Grape Seed
- Green Tea
- Lavender
- Lutein
- Lycopene
- Maitake mushroom
- Mangosteen
- Melatonin
- Milk Thistle
- Moringa
- Noni Berry
- Piperine
- Pomegranate
- Pycnogenol
- Quercetin
- Resveratrol
- Rhodiola Root
- Shiitake mushroom
- Sulforaphane
- Turmeric
- Wild Cherry Bark
- Zeaxanthin
- Beta-carotene
- Catalase
- Coenzyme Q10
- Glutathione
- Linoleic Acid
- Lipoic Acid
- NADH
- Pyrroloquinoline Selenium
- Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E (Delta tocotrienol)
- Zinc