Description
Kryptopyrrole Quantitative Urine Test For Pyroluria – Home Urine Test
Available in USA only.
This test is non-refundable once ordered.
Note: This is a home collection urine test kit that will be mailed to you.
Turnaround Time: 1-2 weeks.
Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Special Instructions:
- Collect the first morning urine in the collection cup provided.
- Pour urine into the amber vial with ascorbic acid additive labeled “Kryptopyrrole”.
- Screw lid on tightly.
- Invert vial 10 times. Immediately freeze until ready to ship.
- Ship with frozen gel pack.
- Send the sample Monday through Friday only.
- Do no collect during menstrual cycle.
- Limit liquid intake starting at 6pm the night prior to collection to avoid sample dilution.
- Urine must be yellow in color.
- If urine is clear the sample is too diluted.
- Discard diluted sample, rinse the collection cup in hot water only (no soap), air dry, then re-collect.
Kryptopyrrole Quantitative Urine Test For Pyroluria
- The Kryptopyrrole Test measures the level of kryptopyrrole in urine.
- When high levels of kryptopyrrole, a neurotoxin circulate in the body, it binds with Vitamin B6 and zinc causing them to be depleted faster and preventing their use in the brain and body.
- A high incidence of this is demonstrated in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, alcoholism, and Down Syndrome.
Download a sample Kryptopyrrole Quantitative Urine Test For Pyroluria (PDF).
