Micronutrient Assessment
We test deeper into the cellular levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. A cellular deficiency indicates a chronic deprivation of nutrients and/or malabsorption from the diet. This personalized insight enables targeted interventions through dietary adjustments or supplementation, promoting optimal health and vitality.
Who is the Micronutrients Panel Test Best Used For?
• The test is recommended for individuals who suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, arthritis, skin
problems, numbness/tingling in your hands or feet, weakened immune
system, digestive issues/disorders like celiac, wheat sensitivity, IBS,
IBD, and SIBO
• It is also recommended for patients experiencing advanced aging,
stress, tiredness, or suffering chronic fatigue and depression.
• Individuals with a history of long-term use of prescription medications,
poor diet, and obesity should also consider this test.
• People on special diets such as Vegan or Vegetarian athletes or individuals who exercise regularly may also want to request this test.
Micronutrient Assessment Prices
- Micronutrient Panel (Vibrant Wellness) $420
The test measures 40 different vitamins and minerals with the addition of amino acids and fatty acids, RBC, and Omega fatty acids. An individual’s genetics, lifestyle, aging, chronic illness, and medication consumption affect cellular nutrient absorption. The test can reveal a person’s functional nutritional status over a longer time (4-6 months) than extracellular testing. Three tubes of blood will need to be drawn for the test. It is recommended to stay off supplements for a week before taking this test, and it is not necessary to fast before a blood draw.
- NutrEval FMV (Genova Diagnostics) $460
The NutrEval FMV test analyzes over 125 biomarkers and evaluates over 40 antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and other selected nutrients. Reports displays functional pillars with a built-in scoring system to guide therapy for mitochondrial dysfunction, toxic exposures, fatty acid imbalances, methylation support, and oxidative stress. The test synthesizes the information via an algorithm that determines the patient’ personalized nutrient needs. This algorithm is based on literature-proven functional markers associated with a need for a particular nutrient. This is both a blood and urine test. The urine samples should be collected before the blood draw at home. You must fast for at least 8 hours before the urine collection and blood draw.
Prices are current as of February 2024 and are subject to change
For a direct measurement of nutrients, go for Vibrant America Micronutrient Panel.
For an expanded view of cellular health and nutrient needs, go for NutrEval FMV.
How it works
A kit with collection materials will be shipped to your address. Get your blood drawn at your nearest AnyLabTestNow location on Monday-Thursday. (Avoid Friday or weekend draws, as this may result in delayed shipping to the lab and rejected samples). For NutrEval, take urine sample from home with you. Complete instructions are provided in the collection kit. An additional draw fee will be taken (approx. $50).
Sample Reports
Complete Sample Reports may be provided upon request
About doctor
Dr. Nicole Shusterman, ND is a Dallas-based naturopathic doctor serving clients from her practice Asteri Healing Arts. Using customized herbal tinctures, homeopathic remedies, nutritional supplements, and functional speciality testing, we are able to holistically address health issues using the best natural medicine has to offer.
Dr. Nicole received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from an accredited 4 year medical program at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. This training consisted of 4,100 hours of instruction and 1,200 hours of hands-on clinical training.
ND degree programs must meet the standards established by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), a governing body recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. NUNM is one of only seven accredited programs in North America. She is also certified in pharmacology by the North
American Board of Naturopathic Examiners.
Disclaimer: Functional testing and the information in this document is used for educational purposes only. The state of Texas does not currently license Naturopathic Doctors. Thus, Dr. Nicole Shusterman, ND maintains an active naturopathic medical license in the state of Kansas, and acts in Texas as a naturopathic wellness consultant, not as a physician. The recommendations Dr. Shusterman provides are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease
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Disclaimer: The state of Texas does not currently license Naturopathic Doctors. Thus, Dr. Nicole Shusterman, ND maintains an active naturopathic medical license in the state of Kansas, and acts in Texas as a naturopathic wellness consultant, not as a physician. The recommendations Dr. Shusterman provides are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
