Nutritional Health Advanced

A comprehensive micronutrient assessment covering an extended vitamin panel (B1, B6, A, E, C, D), trace minerals (zinc, selenium, copper, lead), calcium, magnesium, phosphate, and metabolic markers (lipase, fasting glucose, fasting insulin). Provides a detailed picture of nutritional status for those on restricted diets, experiencing unexplained symptoms, or optimising their supplementation strategy.

This is the most detailed micronutrient assessment available from Blood Test Perth, extending the basic nutritional panel with an expanded vitamin profile, trace mineral analysis, and metabolic markers. It tests eight vitamins (D, B12, B1, B6, A, E, C, and folate), four trace minerals (zinc, selenium, copper, lead), and includes fasting glucose and insulin for metabolic context. The extended B-vitamin panel is particularly informative. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency is more common than often assumed, particularly among those who consume alcohol regularly, and can cause fatigue, muscle weakness, and cognitive difficulties. Vitamin B6 is involved in over 100 enzyme reactions and affects everything from neurotransmitter synthesis to immune function. Vitamins A and E are fat-soluble antioxidants important for skin health, vision, and immune function, while vitamin C supports collagen synthesis and iron absorption. Trace mineral testing fills a gap that standard pathology rarely addresses. Zinc deficiency may impair immune function, wound healing, and testosterone production. Selenium is essential for thyroid hormone conversion and antioxidant defence. Copper and zinc exist in a ratio that affects multiple biological systems — an imbalance in either direction may have clinical significance. Lead screening is included as a precaution, given that environmental exposure through older housing, water pipes, and occupational contact remains a concern in parts of Western Australia. The addition of fasting insulin alongside glucose allows for HOMA-IR calculation — a measure of insulin resistance that may be the earliest detectable sign of metabolic dysfunction. This panel is ideal for those on restrictive diets, supplementation optimisation, chronic fatigue investigation, or anyone wanting a thorough understanding of their nutritional status.