What is a SpectraCell blood test?

What is a SpectraCell blood test?

SpectraCell testing is used to discover how your body processes 35 nutritional components including: vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and amino acids in your white blood cells. Spectra Cell testing is especially helpful for identifying deficiencies in your body that are affecting your total body wellness.

Do you need to fast for SpectraCell?

Fasting: 9-12 hours required; except for HgbA1c. OmegaCheck – preferred but not required. It is recommended that patients do not take a fatty acid supplement within 12-24 hours of collection.

How much does a micronutrient test cost?

At-home micronutrient tests range from about $65 to nearly $200. The price mostly depends on the number of micronutrients being tested. Single-nutrient tests tend to be less expensive, while more comprehensive panels will command a higher price.

What does SpectraCell measure?

SpectraCell’s Micronutrient test measures 31 vitamins, minerals, amino/fatty acids, antioxidants, and metabolites – and how they affect cellular function in a person.

Is micronutrient testing legitimate?

Scientific evidence shows us that analyzing the white blood cells gives us the most accurate analysis of a body’s deficiencies. Micronutrient testing offers the most accurate, scientifically proven method of assessing nutritional deficiencies.

Is SpectraCell covered by insurance?

Is SpectraCell testing covered by insurance? Unfortunately, no. We are not contracted with any insurance providers at this time, including Medicare and Medicare replacement plans. However, you may request an itemized receipt to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

Is micronutrient testing covered by insurance?

Micronutrient testing is investigative and unproven, and therefore NOT COVERED. There is insufficient reliable evidence in the form of high quality peer-reviewed medical literature to establish the efficacy or effects on health care outcomes.

Are blood tests for vitamins accurate?

The medical data suggests that too much testing is overkill and a few key levels have their role and can be useful to health care. Blood testing for many vitamins is often not accurate or useful. For example, magnesium levels are often inaccurate and not reflective of true need.

Does Medicare cover SpectraCell?

What vitamins should you not take before a blood test?

Nov. 29, 2017 — The FDA is warning that high doses of vitamin B7, or biotin, in dietary supplements can interfere with hundreds of common lab tests — including some that emergency room doctors rely on to diagnose a heart attack. The problem has led to at least one death. Biotin is in many multivitamins.

Should I stop taking vitamin D before blood test?

Q: So, just to be safe, should I stop taking all vitamins and supplements? A: Not necessarily. Standard multivitamins are safe to ingest and generally do not have sufficient levels of anything that would cause issues with laboratory tests.

Can B12 regrow hair?

Sufficient amounts of RBCs enhance your body’s natural functions, including hair growth. B12 could actually make your hair follicles healthier and stronger. This can result in better hair growth and stronger hair strands.