Available pyroluria tests

Pyroluria diagnostic marker/useful markers
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  • Kryptopyrrole urine levels above normal range (diagnostic marker)
 
  • Vitamin B6 blood levels below normal range (useful marker)
  • Zinc plasma levels below normal range (useful marker)
  • Zinc urine levels below normal range (useful marker)
  • Zinc below normal range in hair and copper above normal range in hair (useful marker)

​Main diagnostic test/s

  • Kryptopyrroles urine test

Please note: The kryptopyrrole urine test alone is sufficient enough to diagnose pyroluria. The other tests serve as optional tests only. 

Optional secondary test/s
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  • Vitamin B6 blood test (vitamin B6 blood levels can be deficient in those who have pyroluria)
  • Zinc plasma test (zinc plasma levels can be deficient in those who have pyroluria)
  • Zinc urine test (zinc urine levels can be deficient in those who have pyroluria)
  • Hair mineral test (zinc can be deficient in hair (body tissue) and copper can be excessive in hair (body tissue) in those who have pyroluria)​
Treatment programme

​If you test positive for pyroluria then you will receive a treatment programme at no extra cost, you will also receive any support you need if you have any questions and queries. ​
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Pyroluria