Kryptopyrrole Test

	General Description
	Analyte List
	Turn Around Time
	Specimen Requirements
	CPT Code
	Kit Instructions
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General Description

When high levels of kryptopyrrole 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, AD(H)D, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism and down syndrome.

Analyte List

Kryptopyrrole

Turn Around Time

The turn around time for this test is 2-3 weeks, unless unforeseen circumstances arise.

Specimen Requirements

8 mL of urine collected and poured into an amber vial with ascorbic acid preservative is the absolute minimum.  10 mL is preferred.

CPT Code

84120 - Insurance filed but may not pay

Kit Instructions

For urine instructions please click here.

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