Note: This is a test kit that will be mailed to you. It requires at home collection and a blood draw.
Fasting Required: Yes 8-10 Hours
Specimen: Blood and Urine
Blood draw is not guaranteed with the purchase of this kit. If charged a draw fee from LabCorp or another facility, DirectLabs will cover the cost up to $25.
Special Instructions: Ship to lab Monday-Thursday only.
Specimen MUST be shipped within 48 hours of collection.
The ION Profile requires the patient to collect urine at home.
This should be done prior to the blood collection. All specimens, urine and blood, must be shipped together.
Decrease fluid intake to avoid excessive dilution of the urine:
– For adults, restrict intake to three 8 oz. glasses or less for 24 hours
– Make sure that no more than 8 oz. of this is consumed after 8:00 PM the evening prior to urine collection.
Do Not collect urine during menstruation.
Vial contains preservative – Do Not Rinse
Take frozen urine specimen (placed in biohazard bag with frozen ice packet)and ALL collection and shipping materials with you to the blood drawing site. This will allow the blood and urine specimens to be shipped together to the lab.
Results: 10-14 Business Days
Test includes:
Functional Deficiency Markers for Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 and Folic Acid
Vitamins A, E, B-Carotene and Coenzyme Q10
Essential Elements
Amino Acids
Fatty Acids
Organic Acids
Lipid Peroxides (TBARS)
Homocysteine
