{"product_id":"pfeiffer-profile-extensive-3416","title":"Pfeiffer Profile Extensive","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pfeiffer Profile is a combination of core nutritional elements that make up a comprehensive biochemical assessment to monitor and evaluate disorders such as ADD, ADHD, Autism, learning disorder, mental disorders, and general well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing the combination of nutritional analytes such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Plasma Zinc\u003cbr\u003e\n• Serum Copper\u003cbr\u003e\n• Ceruloplasmin\u003cbr\u003e\n• Whole blood Histamine\u003cbr\u003e\n• Homocysteine\u003cbr\u003e\n• Vitamin D3\u003cbr\u003e\n• SAMe\u003cbr\u003e\n• SAH\u003cbr\u003e\n• SAMe\/SAH ratio\u003cbr\u003e\n• Zn:Cu ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique profile offers a complete evaluation of one’s overall biochemical function that can impact a patient’s mental and physical well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc:\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential mineral that adequate levels are needed for the body to function. Zinc stimulates cell division in the body and also supports your immune system, growth and manufacture of DNA. A zinc deficiency may be associated to symptoms such as depression, ADHD, ADD, learning difficulties and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential trace mineral which works with iron to help the body form red blood cells. Copper is also essential as it assists in producing energy, forming connective tissue, and helping the central nervous system function properly. Excessive copper can lead to anxiety, mood disorders, depression and other mental health conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeruloplasmin:\u003c\/strong\u003e is the major copper-carrying protein in the blood, and in addition plays a role in iron metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistamine:\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Neurotransmitter produced and stored within the body. Abnormal histamine levels may directly influence brain function and behaviour such as depression, anxiety or schizophrenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin D:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitamin D “the sunshine vitamin”, is necessary for maintaining good health. Low Vitamin D has been associated with a number of health concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomocysteine:\u003c\/strong\u003e is a naturally occurring amino acid produced by the body which if imbalanced can be associated to a number of health conditions that may affect our day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS‐Adenosylmethionine:\u003c\/strong\u003e short for SAMe is a naturally occurring compound that is found in almost every tissue and fluid in the body. SAMe plays a role in the immune system, maintains cell membranes, and helps produce and break down serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS‐Adenosylhomocysteine:\u003c\/strong\u003e short for SAH is an Amino acid derivative and modulator of the activated methyl cycle and cysteine biosynthesis and product of S-adenosyl methionine dependant methylation of biological molecules, including DNA, RNA, histones and other proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3416\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mental Health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pfeiffer test kit - Blood (Fasting) (DRY ICE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.17.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automated chemistry, EIA, RIA, LCMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-15 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e% free Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCeruloplasmin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHomocysteine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlasma Zinc\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSAH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSAMe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSAMe:SAH ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eserum Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ewhole blood Histamine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eZn:Cu ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon clinical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Skin-and-Dermatological-Health.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin and Dermatological Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllergy Problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mental-and-Emotional-Health.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMental and Emotional Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnxiety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Other-Health-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Health Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenetic Predisposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder Methylation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Nutritional-and-Dietary-Symptoms.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional and Dietary Symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver Methylation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/3416%E2%80%93-PFEIFFER-PROFILE-COMPREHENSIVE.pdf\"\u003ePatient Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/3416-Pfeiffer-Profile-Comprehensive.pdf\"\u003eSample Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test information is general only. 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