Deeper Insights Into Genetic Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
SpectraCell's CardiacNexus profile combines our advanced LPP technology with an MTHFR gene test. LPP (Lipoprotein Particle Profile) reports the size and type of your lipoproteins, which is recognized as a superior tool in diagnosing problems of cholesterol and lipid metabolism. The patented LPP test addresses two key issue in heart health missed by other technologies: (1) who is at higher cardiovascular risk and (2) what to do about it.
The MTHFR test determines if a mutation of the MTHFR gene you carry. This gene controls a key enzyme (called Methylene Tetra Hydro Folate Reductase, or MTHFR). If you carry certain copies of this gene, you may be predisposed to specific B vitamin deficiencies, which overwhelming evidence confirms, is intimately linked to methylation disruptions that impact cardiovascular, neurological, reproductive, and detoxification systems.
What We Measure:
LPP Plus Profile
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MTHFR
This test detects two of the most common mutations known as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). The two variants are called C677T and A1298C and individuals can carry one or both variants.
How it Works
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1. Purchase your test kit Your test kit will be delivered right to your doorstep. If you are located near our laboratory, you will have the option to come in to get your blood draw at no cost. |
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2. Get your blood drawn Visit our drawsite locator to find a draw site near you. |
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3. Get Results Results will be securely emailed to you within 2-3 weeks. Easily share results with your healthcare provider. |
DISCLAIMER:
As a laboratory, SpectraCell does not offer consultations directly to consumers on their lab results. We do provide educational materials that help them understand their test results however test results should always be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical information. Due to biochemical individuality, we encourage consumers to discuss their results with a doctor well-versed in functional medicine and nutrition. SpectraCell does not advise using lab results to replace a relationship with a physician or other health care professional and consumers should not rely on the lab results as professional medical advice. Consumers should always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider concerning questions they have regarding a medical condition, and before starting, stopping, or modifying any treatment or medication. The lab results are neither medical nor health care advice for any individual problem nor a substitute for medical or other professional advice and services from a qualified health care provider. The use of the lab results does not create a doctor-patient relationship. No information contained in the lab results is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. The consumer acknowledges and agrees that SpectraCell has not represented that lab results provided have the ability to diagnose disease, recommend treatment, or perform any other function that constitutes the practice of medicine. SpectraCell makes no warranties or representations and assumes no responsibility for any consequences relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction the consumer takes based on the lab results. In the case of a health emergency, seek immediate assistance from emergency personnel.