MAG - Morley Panel - RCP

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Also known as: Copper Oxide, Wilson's Disease

Ceruloplasmin

Ceruloplasmin is a copper-containing protein. Lower-than-normal ceruloplasmin levels may be due to: chronic liver disease, intestinal malabsorption, malnutrition, nephrotic syndrome and Wilson's copper storage disease (rare). Higher-than-normal ceruloplasmin levels may be due to: acute and chronic infections, lymphoma, pregnancy, rheumatoid arthritis and use of birth control pills.

Copper

Ferritin

Ferritin is a protein found inside cells that stores iron so your body can use it later. A ferritin test indirectly measures the amount of iron in your blood. The amount of ferritin in your blood (serum ferritin level) is directly related to the amount of iron stored in your body.

Also known as: Hb, Hemoglobin Hgb, Hgb

Hemoglobin

Serum hemoglobin is a blood test that measures the level of free hemoglobin in the liquid part of the blood (the serum). Free hemoglobin is the hemoglobin outside of the red blood cells. Most of the hemoglobin is found inside the red blood cells, not in the serum.

Also known as: Iron and TIBC, Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity TIBC, TIBC

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Iron Binding Capacity

Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) is a blood test to see if you may have too much or too little iron in the blood. Iron moves through the blood attached to a protein called transferrin. This test helps your doctor know how well that protein can carry iron in the blood.

Iron, Total

Iron is a mineral that our bodies need for many functions. For example, iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein which carries oxygen from our lungs throughout our bodies. It helps our muscles store and use oxygen. Iron is also part of many other proteins and enzymes. Your body needs the right amount of iron. If you have too little iron, you may develop iron deficiency anemia. Causes of low iron levels include blood loss, poor diet, or an inability to absorb enough iron from foods. People at higher risk of having too little iron are young children and women who are pregnant or have periods.

Also known as: Magnesium RBC

Magnesium, Rbc

About half of the body's magnesium is found in bone. The other half is found inside cells of body tissues and organs. Magnesium is needed for nearly all chemical processes in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, and keeps the bones strong. Magnesium is also needed for the heart to function normally and to help regulate blood pressure. Magnesium also helps the body control blood sugar level and helps support the body's defense (immune) system.

Transferrin

Transferrin is a direct measure of the iron binding capacity and is useful in assessing iron balance, iron deficiency and overload.

Also known as: Retinol, Vitamin A, Vitamin A Retinol

Vitamin A

This test measures the level of retinol in the blood; retinol is the primary form of vitamin A in animals. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient required for healthy vision, skin growth and integrity, bone formation, immune function, and embryonic development. It is required to produce photoreceptors in the eyes and to maintain the lining of the surface of the eyes and other mucous membranes. Deficiencies in vitamin A can impair night vision, cause eye damage, and in severe cases lead to blindness. Acute or chronic excesses of vitamin A can be toxic, cause a range of symptoms, and sometimes lead to birth defects. The body cannot make vitamin A and must rely on dietary sources of vitamin A. Meat sources provide vitamin A (as retinol), while vegetable and fruit sources provide carotene (a substance that can be converted into vitamin A by the liver). Vitamin A is stored in the liver and fat tissues (it is fat-soluble), and healthy adults may have as much as a year's worth stored. The body maintains a relatively stable concentration in the blood through a feedback system that releases vitamin A from storage as needed and increases or decreases the efficiency of dietary vitamin A absorption.

Also known as: ,25-Hydroxyvitamin D2, 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol (25OHD3), 25-OH-D2,D3 Vitamin, D2 Vitamin,25-Hydroxyvitamin D3,25-OH-D3, QuestAssureD 25Hydroxyvitamin D D2 D3 LCMSMS, Vitamin D, Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy, Vitamin D2, 25-hydroxy,25-Hydroxyergocalciferol (25OHD2),Vitamin D3, 25-hydroxy

Vitamin D, 25-Oh, Total

Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous, which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous, which is ingested in foods and supplements. The chemical structures of the types of vitamin D are slightly different, and they are named vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol, which comes from plants) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, which comes from animals). The D2 form is found in fortified foods and in most vitamin preparations and supplements. Vitamin D3 is the form produced in the body and is also used in some supplements. Vitamin D2 and D3 are equally effective when they are converted by the liver and the kidney into the active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Vitamin D, 25-Oh, Total

Vitamin D comes from two sources: endogenous, which is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, and exogenous, which is ingested in foods and supplements. The chemical structures of the types of vitamin D are slightly different, and they are named vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol, which comes from plants) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol, which comes from animals). The D2 form is found in fortified foods and in most vitamin preparations and supplements. Vitamin D3 is the form produced in the body and is also used in some supplements. Vitamin D2 and D3 are equally effective when they are converted by the liver and the kidney into the active form, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.

Also known as: ZN, Plasma

Zinc

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The MAG - Morley Panel - RCP panel contains 10 tests with 13 biomarkers.

The MAG - Morley Panel - RCP is a comprehensive blood test panel that assesses various nutrients and proteins in the blood which are essential for maintaining good health. Here is a description of each component and its clinical use:

  1. Ceruloplasmin: This is a protein that carries copper in the blood. Measuring ceruloplasmin can help evaluate copper metabolism and is often used in the diagnosis of Wilson's disease, a genetic disorder resulting in copper accumulation in tissues.

  2. Copper: Copper is an essential trace element involved in many bodily functions. Serum copper levels can be tested to assess copper deficiency, which can lead to hematological and neurological symptoms, or copper excess, which may indicate poisoning or Wilson's disease.

  3. Ferritin: This protein stores iron and releases it in a controlled fashion. The measurement of ferritin is a good indicator of the amount of iron stored in the body and can be used to diagnose iron deficiency or iron overload disorders such as hemochromatosis.

  4. Hemoglobin (Hgb): Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Testing for hemoglobin levels is crucial for diagnosing anemia, monitoring its severity, and determining the response to treatment.

  5. Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC): This test measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's capacity to transport iron. It is commonly used to differentiate between anemia types and assess iron metabolism disorders.

  6. Magnesium, RBC: This test measures the amount of magnesium inside red blood cells, which can be more accurate than serum magnesium levels for assessing magnesium status. Magnesium is vital for many cellular processes, and its deficiency can cause a range of symptoms.

  7. Transferrin: Transferrin is a protein that binds and transports iron in the blood. Measuring transferrin can help evaluate iron deficiency or iron overload and also provide insight into overall protein nutrition status.

  8. Vitamin A (Retinol): Vitamin A is essential for vision, immune function, and skin health. Testing for vitamin A levels can help diagnose deficiency, which can lead to night blindness and other health issues, or toxicity, which can occur with over-supplementation.

  9. Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy, Total, Immunoassay: This is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in the body. It is used to detect vitamin D deficiency that can lead to bone disorders like osteoporosis, or to monitor the effectiveness of supplementation.

  10. Zinc: Zinc is important for immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis. Zinc tests can determine if there is a deficiency, which can affect these processes, or toxicity, which can result from over-supplementation.

This panel is typically used to assess nutritional status, diagnose certain diseases, monitor health conditions, and guide treatment in a variety of clinical scenarios.

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