How long do I have once the specimen is collected to get it to the laboratory? (Please see proper specimen storage under the "Shipping" section)**
The urine specimen must be received with 14 days of collection.
Who is most at risk for bone loss and might benefit from this test?
The groups most at risk for rapid bone loss include men and women over 50 years old, all peri-menopausal women, women who have had hysterectomies, women who exercise heavily, women with a family history of osteoporosis, people who use anti-ulcer medication, smokers, people who drink a lot of soft drinks or caffeine, and people using steroids.
What is the minimum specimen requirement for this test?*
A minimum of 4 ml of urine is needed to run this test.
What other factors contribute to bone health?
Besides age, bone health is most influenced by adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, regular weight-bearing exercise, and routine medical care.
How often should someone who is monitoring nutritional intervention be retested?
Retesting should be done routinely to reveal benefits of therapy or allow for adjustments in dosage.
How does aging influence bone health?
The human skeleton continues to grow from childhood to 25, when bone formation surpasses bone loss. After age 35, bone loss surpasses bone formation, and bone mass starts to decline. Bone loss is seen most dramatically in the five years leading up to and through menopause.
What is the minimum requirement for this test?
- Serum - 3mL
- Plasma - 1.5mL
- Whole Blood - 4mL
How long do I have once the specimen is collected to get it to the laboratory? (Please see proper specimen storage under the "Shipping" section)**
The specimen must be received within 14 days of collection
Are testosterone and insulin really important for cardiovascular health?
Yes, definitely. High insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) are associated with Syndrome X and insulin resistance oppose the action of testosterone and diminish its production. Although insulin is necessary to assimilate sugars from food, high levels pose risk of heart attack by causing hunger and the build up of fat, which then leads to arterial plaquing, constriction and heart disease. High insulin levels also are associated with other conditions associated with cardiovascular disease including type II diabetes, high triglycerides, obesity, hypertension, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
What is the minimum specimen requirement for thistest?*
The minimum requirement is 13 mL of urine.
How long do I have once the specimen is collected to get it to the laboratory? (Please see proper specimen storage under the "Shipping" section)**
The specimen should be received within 4 weeks and must be collected in the tube that arrived with the kit as it contains a preservative.
I am collecting for the Estronex test and I usually get up several times during the night to use the restroom. The directions say to collect only the first morning urine. When should I collect my first morning urine?
It is best to collect the first urine when you are getting up for the day. If you usually go to bed at 10 pm and then wake up for the first time at 4 am, and then again at 6 am, collect both the 4 am and the 6 am urine together. If you get up every hour during the night or drink water during the night, collect the first urine for the day.
Can men do the Estronex test and if so, what might be the differences in the results?
Men are able to do the Estronex test; however, the normal range is thought to be outside of the reference ranges for women. Men should consult their clinicians regarding this test.
What is the minimum specimen requirement for this test?*
- Serum - 1.5mL
- Plasma - 1mL
How long do I have once the specimen is collected to get it to the laboratory? (Please see proper specimen storage under the "Shipping" section)**
The specimen should be received within 14 days of collection.
What is the minimum specimen requirement for this test?*
The minimum requirement is .5mL of urine.
How long do I have once the specimen is collected to get it to the laboratory? (Please see proper specimen storage under the "Shipping" section)**
The urine specimen must be received within 21 days of collection.
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