Kryptopyrrole Test
Mosaic Diagnostics
Sample type: Urine
Requires fasting: No
At home test
Details
This is a single-marker test measuring pyrroles. High levels of circulating kryptopyrrole can bind with Vitamin B6 and zinc, depleting them quicker and preventing their use in the brain and body.
- Kryptopyrrole
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 10 business days after the lab receives samples.
Why Assess Kryptopyrrole Levels?
Kryptopyrroles are chemical compounds that bind to vitamin B6 and zinc, leading to their depletion in the body. Elevated levels of kryptopyrroles in the urine are associated with pyrrole disorder, also known as pyroluria, a condition that can cause a range of physical and mental symptoms.
Urinary kryptopyrrole test can help diagnose pyrrole disorder and guide treatment, which typically involves supplementing with zinc, vitamin B6, and other nutrients that may be depleted in individuals with this condition. Accurate and timely testing and treatment of pyrrole disorder can help alleviate symptoms and improve overall health and well-being.
10 business days
Before You Start
- Read the test collection instructions here.
- Ship your sample Monday - Thursday only.
- DO NOT collect your sample while menstruating.
- If this is your first time testing for pyrroles, discontinue taking any supplements containing vitamin B6 or zinc for 1 week before collection.
- If you are currently being treated for pyrroluria, continue taking your vitamin B6 and zinc supplements as directed.
Day of Collection
- Collect your sample upon waking.
- DO NOT eat or drink before collecting your sample.
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
