NutrEval®

About NutrEval

The NutrEval Plasma® is both a blood and urine test that evaluates over 125 biomarkers and assesses the body's functional need for 40 antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids, digestive support, and other select nutrients. Personalized recommendations for nutrients are determined by using an algorithm based on the patient's test findings. The NutrEval Plasma and NutrEval FMV (first morning void) differ based on which sample type is used to measure amino acids, plasma or urine.

Who is a NutrEval for?

This test is one of the most comprehensive nutrient assessment tests available. Those who have symptoms of nutrient imbalances may benefit from this test. Symptoms such as:
- Mood disorders
- Cardiovascular disease
- Obesity/ Insulin resistance/ Type 2 Diabetes
- Fatigue
- Weight Issues / Dietary Guidance
- Malnutrition often observed in the elderly
- Maldigestion/Malabsorption
- Increased nutrient demand in athletes
- Increased nutrient demand in physical trauma/healing

Interpretation-At-A-Glance pages provide educational information on nutrient function, causes and complications of deficiencies, and dietary sources.

What are the advantages of a NutrEval

The NutrEval Plasma is one of the most comprehensive nutritional profiles available assessing a broad array of macronutrients and micronutrients, as well as markers that give insight into digestive function, toxic exposure, mitochondrial function, and oxidative stress.

A user-friendly report with clinically actionable results including:

Suggested digestive support and vitamin, mineral, amino acid, and fatty acid recommendations based on an algorithmic calculation of functional need for cofactors in the body's metabolism. Functional pillars with a built-in scoring system to guide therapy for methylation support, toxic exposures, mitochondrial dysfunction, fatty acid imbalances, and oxidative stress.

IMPORTANT TEST PREPARATION

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First you do NOT need to do the swab if it is included in your kit.

Eat usual diet, avoid over-eating any single food or extreme diet

Use your normal nightly routine of brushing and flossing of teeth, but do not use mouthwash

Limit to (6) 8-ounce glasses (total of 48 ounces) of fluid over 24 hours before collection

Just prior to collection, wash hands thoroughly with soap

Fast overnight prior to urine collection and blood draw - water is okay

Have a clean container available to urinate into (a large plastic cup will work)

1. If you wake up during the night, within 6 hours of your morning urination, collect that urine into a clean container – and refrigerate it. Upon waking in the morning, collect your urine into the same container.

2. Use the pipette to transfer urine from the collection container into the blue-top amber tube and green-top urine tube until all are nearly full. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. For eye contact, flush with water thoroughly for 15 minutes. For skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If ingested, contact poison control center immediately.

3. Recap the tubes tightly and shake.

4. Place a peel and stick label on all the tubes and the test requisition. Make sure your date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) is filled out.

5. Place the tubes into the biohazard bag labeled BAG ONE and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding NutrEval Testing

You can download a copy of the instructions for clients HERE.

You can download a copy of clinician instructions HERE.

What are the collection Requirements

Have a clean container available to urinate into (a large plastic cup will work)

1. If you wake up during the night, within 6 hours of your morning urination, collect that

urine into a clean container – and refrigerate it. Upon waking in the morning, collect your

urine into the same container.

2. Use the pipette to transfer urine from the collection container into

the blue-top amber tube and green-top urine tube until all are

nearly full.

Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. For eye contact, flush with water

thoroughly for 15 minutes. For skin contact, wash thoroughly with soap

and water. If ingested, contact poison control center immediately.

3. Recap the tubes tightly and shake.

4. Place a peel and stick label on all the tubes and the test requisition.

Make sure your date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) is filled out.

5. Place the tubes into the biohazard bag labeled BAG ONE and freeze

for a minimum of 2 hours.

How do I ship the sample?

Specimens may be shipped Monday through Thursday.

Before shipping, be sure that all the samples and the Test Request Form are labeled and completely filled out including payment.

All test tubes should be placed into the bubble bags (provided) and placed inside the test kit box after completing all required breath specimens. The box should be mailed back to the laboratory with the prepaid postage (included) within two days of completion of the test. If you collect your urine at home you will need to ensure the facility who is drawing your blood has the urine sample to include it with your blood samples to get returned to the lab.

Locate the FedEx Clinical Pak mailer. Fill in your name and address on the shipping label attached to the outside of mailer. Place the kit box into FedEx Clinical Pak. Remove strip to reveal sticky film and press both sides of mailer together to seal the pouch.

Call FedEx to schedule a pick-up. Dial 1-800-238-5355. When the automated greeting begins say “Rep”. When asked if you are shipping a package say “Yes”. A live person will then answer to help schedule your pickup. Let them know you are shipping using a Billable Stamp or take to a FedEx shipping center.

Do I have to pay for postage?

Yes, please follow the packing and shipping instructions provided with the test kit.

Can I drop the kit off at a FedEx location?

Yes, please follow the packing and shipping instructions provided with the test kit.

I accidentally threw out the test kit box, can I use another one to ship?

Yes, use any clean small box.

I sealed the bag but forgot to put the paperwork in it can I reopen it?

Yes, just tape it reclosed.

Can I ship my sample on Friday?

No, ship specimens to the lab only Monday – Thursday. The box should be mailed back to the laboratory with the prepaid postage (included) within two days of completion of the test.

My test kit did not have a requisition form, what do I do?

Unless you already received the test requisition in your private portal, you should email or call our office (at info@fortitudefunctionalnutrition.com or 720-580-2078) for a Test Requisition Form.