1. Which specialises SpectraCell Laboratories?
Our core competencies include high-tech nutritional blood tests, micronutrient cellular testing, hormones, and telomeres.
2. What does micronutrient testing entail?
Micronutrient testing is a test to measure vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids within your cells to determine your actual long-term nutrient status.
3. Do you assess immune functionality?
Yes, our immune performance tests aid in the evaluation of inflammation, cell response and the functioning of our immune.
4. Is it possible to order testing without a doctor?
Yes, you may order by our direct-access testing program or by your healthcare provider.
5. So what is different about testing at SpectraCell?
Intracellular analysis can be done through us, and it reveals the functionality of nutrients within the cells, which is more insightful than blood serum tests.
6. Do you offer hormone panels?
Yes, we do offer saliva and serum-based hormone testing, such as cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, etc.
7. What is telomere testing?
Telomere testing is a test of biological aging, which determines how much protective lengthy ends of DNA have become shortened with age.
8. Are expert interpretations of results?
Yes, every test has a user-friendly report that has clinical interpretation and individual insights.
9. How are samples collected?
The blood is drawn by a trained phlebotomist and samples are sent out to our laboratory in Houston.
10. Do you report to integrative medicine providers?
Yes, your reports are consumed by functional, integrative, and preventive medics.
11. How long do results take?
The majority of panels are done in 10–14 days, depending on the nature of the test ordered.
12. Is it possible to use your tests in chronic cases?
Yes, our diagnostics is commonly employed by many clinicians to direct therapy of fatigue, autoimmune problems, metabolic disorders and hormonal imbalances.
13. Do you accept HSA or FSA cards?
Yes, the majority of SpectraCell tests are eligible to be paid using HSA/FSA.
14. Do you have insurance on your tests?
It depends on the coverage, yet, most patients can be partly reimbursed. Our group can assist you to know what you have.
15. Do you provide patient support in interpretation of results?
Yes, our customer care support desk and information in books assist you and your provider to decipher your own health report.