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Porphyrins Profile

Porphyrins Profile
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SKU MTMX001
Brand MetaMetrix
Size Test Kit
Supplier MMx
MPN MTMX001
 
Market price: $274.00
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 Porphyrins Profile
The Biomarkers of Toxicity

Metametrix introduces the Porphyrins Profile! Porphyrins measured in urine serve as biomarkers of toxic effects on the heme biosynthetic pathway. Heme is an essential for the proper function of many proteins for oxygen transport, energy production, and detoxification. Patterns of specific porphyrin elevations in urine may serve as functional markers to specific toxins, including toxic metals, such as mercury. The Porphyrins Profile measures seven porphyrins, total porphyrins, and three ratios to help you differentiate heavy metal toxicity in your patient!

Elevations of the individual porphyrin species can have a number of causes, including heredity and environmental contact. Chronic exposure to toxic metals, including lead, mercury, arsenic, aluminum, and cadmium often results in organ-specific accumulation that compromises target organ physiological function. Heavy metals impair many aspects of metabolism, while chronic exposure to organic chemicals, such as pesticides, can have deleterious effects on the body’s biochemistry and adversely affect cellular function.

Other causes and conditions related to porphyria include:

Genetic Disorders

Heredity hyperbilirubinemias
Heredity tyrosinemia
Bronze baby syndrome
Erythrohepatic protoporphyria
Metabolic Disturbances

Diabetes mellitus
Myocardial infarction
Hematologic diseases
Disturbance of iron metabolism
Diseases

Infectious diseases
Liver disease
Malignancies
Other Conditions

Pregnancy
Carbohydrate fasting
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Note
Generally it is not recommended that you self-treat. Self diagnosis and treatment often produces poor results. If you have a significant health concern a consultation is prudent.
 
Consultations with Dr. Forrest are available by appointment and are highly recommended. You may schedule an in office or phone visit by contacting us.

Consultation Fee schedule
Consultation With Dr. Forrest
$20.00

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