Available pyroluria tests

Pyroluria primary diagnostic markers/useful markers
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Primary diagnostic markers
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  • Kryptopyrrole urine level above normal range
 
Useful markers
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  • Vitamin B6 blood level below normal range
  • Zinc plasma level below normal range
  • Zinc urine level below normal range
  • Zinc level below normal range in hair and copper level above normal range in hair

​Main diagnostic test

  • Kryptopyrrole 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 tests
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  • Vitamin B6 blood test
  • Zinc plasma test
  • Zinc urine test
  • Hair mineral test 
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