| New Analyte for Bloodspot Fatty Acids |
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Bloodspot Fatty Acid Profiles accessioned on September 3 or later will include a new analyte. Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA), a polyunsaturated omega 3, is reported in both the plasma and erythrocyte versions of the Fatty Acid Profiles. ALA will join seven other markers and four ratios on the non-invasive Bloodspot. |
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The Latest Autism Interview with Dr. David Traver and Julie Matthews |
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The series of Autism Audio presentations with Julie Matthews of Nourishing Hope continues this month with an interview with Dr. David Traver. Dr. Traver discusses the Metametrix Porphyrins Profile and other testing options to expand the toolbox for Autism diagnosis and treatment. |
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| Volume 3, Issue 8 |
September 4, 2008 |
Greetings!
Metametrix is welcoming Fall with some great additions to the website and new testing services. Watch next week for an announcement on our latest testing innovation! Our new Patient and Consumer section of the site is also live beginning today and includes detailed patient information on all of our testing services! Customizable Patient Information Sheets are also available for our clinicians when you login to your account! We have a featured article this month on Secretory IgA. Additionally, a new Autism interview with Dr. David Traver and a podcast on Vitamin D are being brought to you by the Metametrix Institute. Check out more on these topics below! |
| Secretory IgA (sIgA) |
 Learn the causes and treatments for low sIgA
Mucosal surfaces, such as those of the eyes, nose, throat and GI tract, represent a large port of entry for pathogens and thus must be effectively protected. This is achieved by a combination of innate and acquired immunoactivity. Acquired immunity includes the production of antibodies with the primary antibody response at the muscosal level being secretory IgA (sIgA). More on sIgA |
| New Podcasts by Metametrix Institute |
 Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is important for healthy bones but it is also necessary for maintaining a healthy immune system. New research is showing that low vitamin D levels may be related to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, asthma, cancers, allergies, autoimmune diseases and both type 1 and 2 diabetes. Sun exposure is how most people get the bulk of their Vitamin D requirement, though many factors may interfere with adequate absorption and supplements may be required.
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| New Patient/Consumer Information on Metametrix.com! |
 Patient Information Sheets for each Profile
Many of you have asked for straightforward patient-oriented information on our testing services. We're happy to announce the launch of a new patient/consumer section of our website which includes patient information sheets on each profile! Also included is information on how to get started with testing, submitting a test, frequently asked questions and useful resources, such as a condition and nutrient assessment table!
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| Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine |
If you have not had a chance to check out Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine, make sure you visit www.metametrixinstitute.org. Plenty of sample pages are available for viewing, including some of the colorful graphics and figures. Additionally, if you have already purchased a copy, we would love to hear your feedback! | |
We hope you enjoyed the sIgA article and audio recordings on Autism and Vitamin D this month! The new patient/consumer section of our site should also provide some helpful resources. Remember to watch for an announcement coming next week on additional testing services! If you have questions or would like more information on Metametrix please give us a call at 800-221-4640 or visit our website at www.metametrix.com.
Sincerely,
Metametrix Clinical Laboratory |
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