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".
Microbiological assay
Metabolite Abbr Category Reference values Matrix
Vol (µL)
(min - optimal)
x Serum folate s-Folate B-vitamin > 5 nmol/L Serum, plasma
50 - 200
Erythrocyte folate e-Folate B-vitamin
Serum cobalamin s-B12 B-vitamin > 150 pmol/L Serum, plasma
50 - 200
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
E-mail: gry.kvalheim@farm.uib.no
Organization no.: 985694931
Bank account IBAN NO71 52450601764
DnBNor, N- 5020 Bergen, Norway