Analytical Methods: Accuracy, and Transparency

At our laboratory, we believe in complete transparency when it comes to our testing processes. Our methods are designed to provide you with the most accurate and reliable results, ensuring that you can trust the insights we deliver. We employ state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, rigorously validated against industry standards, to analyse your samples. Each method we use undergoes strict quality control measures and is regularly reviewed to maintain the highest level of precision. Whether it’s fatty acid analysis, vitamin testing, or any of our other services, we’re committed to using only the best practices to support your health journey.

Vitamin D
Quantitative determination of vitamin D metabolites in DBS by LC-MS/MS technique
  • Test objective: To assess the body's vitamin D supply, including specifically:
  • Method of testing: High-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Analysed substances:
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot, serum, plasma.
Quantitative determination of vitamin D metabolites in serum/plasma by LC-MS/MS technique
  • Test objective: To assess the body's vitamin D supply, including specifically:
  • Method of testing: High-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Analysed substances:
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot, serum, plasma.
Homocysteine
Quantitative determination of homocysteine in DBS by LC-MS/MS technique
  • Test objective: Homocysteine determination is performed, among other things, as part of the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, as well as in the case of suspected vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency.
  • Method of testing: High-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
  • Analysed substance: Homocysteine (Hcy)
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot, serum, plasma
Quantitative determination of homocysteine in serum/plasma by LC-MS/MS technique
  • Test objective: Homocysteine determination is performed, among other things, as part of the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, as well as in the case of suspected vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency.
  • Method of testing: High-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
  • Analysed substance: Homocysteine (Hcy)
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot, serum, plasma
Fatty Acids (Omega)
Quantitative determination of the fatty acid profile in DBS by GC-FID
  • Test objective: Analysis of the fatty acid profile is an important element in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders and diet-related diseases. The results of the study enable individual adjustment of the diet and/or supplementation, and thanks to the use of indicators (Omega-3 Index, Trans Fat Index, Omega-6: Omega-3 ratio, AA: EPA ratio) they show mutual proportions of fatty acids.
  • Method of testing: Gas Chromatography (GC) with Flame Ionization Detection (FID)
  • Analysed substances:
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot
Coenzyme Q10
Quantitative determination of coenzyme Q10 in DBS by LC-MS/MS technique
  • Test objective: Detection of deficiencies or excesses of coenzyme Q10, helpful in diagnosis:
  • Method of testing: High performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Analysed substances:  (coenzyme Q10)
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot
Vitamin E & A
Quantitative determination of vitamins A, E in DBS by LC-MS/MS technique
  • Test objective: Detection of deficiencies or excesses of vitamins A and E, helpful in diagnosis:
  • Method of testing: High performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Analysed substances: Retinol (vitamin A), Tocopherol (vitamin E)
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot
Cortisol and Cortisone
Quantitative determination of cortisol and cortisone in saliva by LC-MS/MS technique. Used in diagnosis of Cushing’s syndrome.
  • Test objective: Determination of cortisol levels is used to distinguish primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency, as well as in the differential diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome and the monitoring of its treatment.
  • Method of testing: High-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Analysed substances: Cortisol, cortisone
  • Type of test material: Saliva
Amino Acids
Quantitative determination of amino acid profile in DBS by LC-MS/MS technique
  • Test objective: To determine the concentration of amino acids in the test material. This allows for an assessment of the body's amino acid supply in order to develop a diet that ensures adequate levels of amino acid intake over time:
  • Method of testing: High-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Analysed substances: Alanine (Ala), Arginine (Arg), Asparagine (Asn), Aspartic acid (Asp), Beta-alanine (bAla), Citrulline (Cit), Glutamic acid (Glu), Glutamine (Gln), Glycine (Gly), Histidine (His), Homoarginine (hArg), Isoleucine (Ile), Leucine (Leu), Lysine (Lys), Methionine (Met), Ornithine (Orn,) Phenylalanine (Phe), Proline (Pro), Sarcosine (Sar), Serine (Ser), Threonine (Thr), Tryptophan (Trp), Tyrosine (Tyr), Valine (Val), Taurine (Tau), Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot, serum, plasma
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) & Free thyroxine (fT4)
Quantitative determination of thyrotropin (TSH) in DBS by CLIA technique
  • Test objective: Detecting and monitoring the course of treatment of thyroid disorders.
  • Method of testing: Chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA), LIAISON TSH test by DiaSorin.
  • Analysed substances: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot
Quantitative determination of free thyroxine (fT4) in DBS by CLIA technique
  • Test objective: Diagnosis of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
  • Method of testing: Chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA), LIAISON FT4 test by DiaSorin.
  • Analysed substances: Free thyroxine (fT4)
  • Type of test material: Dried blood spot