Hi,
I am interested in doing the methylation tests suggested by Rich VK (Vitamin Diagnostics methylation pathways panel and a Genova Diagnostics Metabolic Analysis Profile).
Has anyone in the UK found a way to have these done, or some similar tests?
Thanks,
Cig
Hi, Cig.
It's best to do the Health Diagnostics (formerly Vitamin Diagnostics) methylation pathways panel through the lab in New Jersey, USA, even though the parent lab is in the Netherlands. I've had several emails from people who have not had prompt service from the parent lab. There appears to be a language problem for non-Dutch speakers. I've spoken to the lab director about this, but it doesn't seem to have improved.
The labs use preservatives in the sample vials that keep the samples in good condition during shipping and storage.
Here's the information for the New Jersey lab:
Methylation Pathways Panel
This panel will indicate whether a person has a partial methylation cycle block and/or glutathione depletion. I recommend that this panel be run before deciding whether to consider treatment for lifting the methylation cycle block. I am not associated with the lab that offers this panel.
The panel requires an order from a physician or a chiropractor. The best way to order the panel is by fax, on a clinician’s letterhead.
Available from:
Health Diagnostics and Research Institute
540 Bordentown Avenue, Suite 4930
South Amboy, NJ 08879
USA
Phone: (732) 721-1234
Fax: (732) 525-3288
Lab Director: Elizabeth Valentine, M.D.
Dr. Tapan Audhya, Ph.D., is willing to help clinicians with interpretation of the panel by phone.
Rich