Vitamins, metabolic markers and genotypes (SNPs) offered by BEVITAL, organized according to the analytical platform.

Multianalyte determination is carried out in a single aliquot which reduces sample volume requirement. For detailed recommondation on blood sampling, sample volume, transportation etc. related to specific parameters, go to "Metabolites and vitamins".
GC-MS, metabolites
Metabolite Abbr Category Reference values Matrix
Vol (µL)
(min - optimal)
x Methylmalonic acid MMA Carboxylic acid < 0.26 µmol/L Serum, plasma
120 - 400
Total homocysteine tHcy Aminothiol 5 - 15 µmol/L EDTA plasma (serum)
Total cysteine tCys Aminothiol 150- 350 µmol/L EDTA plasma (serum)
Methionine Met Amino acid 18-33 µmol/L Serum, plasma
Serine Ser Amino acid 95-125 µmol/L Serum, plasma
Glycine Gly Amino acid 200- 300 µmol/L Serum, plasma
Metabolite
Platform
A
B
C
D
Methylmalonic acid
Total homocysteine
Total cysteine
Methionine
Cystathionine
Serine
Glycine
Tryptophan
Kynurenine
Some metabolites are measured by two or more methods, but against the same calibrators. This increases accuracy and precision, minimizes the possibility of assay interference and ensures adequate sample handling and logistics. The table to the left shows the metabolites available at more than one platform.
BEVITAL, co/Helse Bergen
Laboratoriebygget, 9 etg.,
5021 Bergen, NORWAY
Telephone: +47 55974694
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