{"title":"Functional Tests","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"brainscan-by-neurocode","title":"BrainScan Blood Test","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eWhat is BrainScan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"257\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBrainScan is a cutting edge \u003cstrong data-end=\"57\" data-start=\"29\"\u003ebrain-health blood panel\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps you detect early signs of neuronal issues and Alzheimer’s-related pathology years before symptoms appear. It combines three high-sensitivity tests from \u003cstrong data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"225\"\u003eNeurocode\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"296\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"13\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ep‑Tau 217\u003c\/strong\u003e – tracks Alzheimer’s-specific tau pathology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"379\" data-start=\"340\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"29\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eNeurofilament light (NfL)\u003c\/strong\u003e – indicates neuronal damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"382\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"42\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGlial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP)\u003c\/strong\u003e – highlights inflammation and repair in the brain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"612\"\u003eIf you are 30 years or older, especially with risk factors such as family history of dementia, ApoE4 gene, memory loss, concussion, head trauma, social isolation, physical inactivity, depression, sleep apnea, smoking, excessive alcohol use, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, untreated vision or hearing loss, unhealthy diet, or poor sleep, you may want to consider this test. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"612\"\u003eThis brain health blood test measures key biomarkers: p-Tau 217 (an early indicator of Alzheimer’s-related changes), NfL (which detects ongoing damage to brain cells from trauma or disease), and GFAP (a marker of brain inflammation and repair). Together, these biomarkers help identify early signs of neurodegeneration, track disease progression, and guide personalized steps to protect and improve brain health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"612\"\u003ePlasma pTau-217 test result ≤0.34ng\/L is a negative result and is consistent with a negative amyloid PET scan. A negative result indicates a low likelihood that a patient's cognitive impairment is due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) with 95% negative predictive value. A test results between 0.34 and 0.63ng\/L is considered intermediate. An intermediate result does not establish a diagnosis of AD or other cognitive disorder and has increased uncertainty in regard to amyloid positivity. A test result ≥0.63ng\/L is positive and is consistent with a positive PET scan with 95% predictive value. 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They will collect your blood, process your sample, and send it to our offices in Sydney where we ship it to a specialist testing lab in the USA. Once testing is complete your results and detailed report will be emailed to you. The blood test results report will be ready 10 to 14 days after the sample arrives in the USA laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eTry to have the blood drawn on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday for best results and faster shipping times. Fasting is not required, but it is preferred to do the test in the morning for consistency. There is no need to stop any supplements prior unless you wish to measure baseline levels without those supplements. 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It is therefore recommended to monitor the efficacy of doses of any other co-prescribed medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid use during pregnancy and lactation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-list\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral studies have shown \u003cstrong\u003eWithania\u003c\/strong\u003e to support stress adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn one study, Cortisol levels were reduced compared with placebo, in which participants also showed improvement in sleep quality, while another study trialling Withania for its stress-relieving activity concluded it to have a positive effect in 65 healthy stressed adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResults showed statistically significant reductions in the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale -21 (DASS-21). Reductions in morning Cortisol were also seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGotu Kola\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas been shown to be effective in attenuating the acoustic startle response (ASR), which may be supportive during times of stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(also known as Tulsi), is an indigenous herb to the Indian continent. It has a long history of use in the Ayurvedic System of Medicine as an adaptogen, to improve resilience under ongoing or long-term stress. 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Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. vol. 6, no. 20, pp. 1-31\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChandrasekhar K, Kapoor J, Anishetty S, 2012, A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of a High-Concentration Full-Spectrum Extract of Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 255-262\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLopresti AL, Smith SJ, Malvi H, Kodgule R, 2019, An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled study. Medicine (Baltimore), vol. 98, no. 37, pp. E17186\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurya SP, Das BK, Singh R, Tyagi S, 2019, Effect of Withania somnifer on CD38 expression on CD8+ T lymphocytes among patients of HIV infection. Clinical Immunology, vol. 203, pp. 122-124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalve J, Pate S, Debnath K, Langade D, 2019, Adaptogenic and Anxiolytic Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study. Cureus, vol. 11, no. 12, pp. e64666\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWankhede S, Langade D, Joshi K, Sinha SR, Bhattacharyya S, 2015, Examining the effect of Withania somnifera supplementation on muscle strength and recovery: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the International Society of Sports Medicine, vol. 12, pp. 43\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRhodiola Rosea (Rhodiola) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnghelescu IG, Edwards D, Seifritz E, Kasper S, 2017, Stress management and the role of Rhodiola rosea: a review. International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, vol. 22, no. 4, pp 242-252\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBallmann CG, Maze SB, Wells AC, Marshall MM, Rogers RR, 2018, Effects of short-term Rhodiola Rosea (Golden Root Extract) supplementation on anaerobic exercise performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, vol. 37, no. 9, pp. 998-1003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcerto C, Infortuna C, Muscatello MRA, Bruno A, Zoccali R, Chusid E, Aguglia E, Battaglia F, 2018, Exploring the effect of adaptogenic Rhodiola Rosea extract on neuroplasticity in humans. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol. 41, pp. 141-146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCropley M, Banks AP, Boyle J, 2015, The Effects of Rhodiola rosea L. Extract on Anxiety, Stress, Cognition and Other Mood Symptoms. Phytotherapy Research. vol. 29, no. 12, pp. 1934-1939\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarbinyan V, Kteyen A, Panossian A, Gabriellien E, Wikman G, Wagner H, 2000, Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue — A double blind cross-over study of a standardized extract SHR-5 with a repeated low-dose regimen on the mental performance of healthy physicians during night duty. Phytomedicine, vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 365-371\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKasper S, Dienel A, 2017, Multicenter, open-label, exploratory clinical trial with Rhodiola rosea extract in patients suffering from burnout symptoms. Neuropsychiatry Disease and Treatment, vol. 13, pp. 889- 898\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLekomtseva Y, Zhukova I, Tartakovsky I, 2013, Therapy effects and safety of Rhodiola Rosea extract WSVR 1375 in subjects with symptoms of chronic fatigue. The Siberian Scientific Medical Journal, vol. 12, no. 5, pp. 73-75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoss SM, 2014, Rhodiola rosea(SHR-5), Part IA Proprietary Root Extract of Rhodiola roseais found to be Effective in the Treatment of Stress-Related Fatigue. Herbals and Nutritional Supplements, Holistic Nursing Practice, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 149-154\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpasov AA, Wikman GK, Mandrikov VB, Mironova IA, Neumoin VV, 2000, A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of the stimulating and adaptogenic effect of Rhodiola rosea SHR-5 extract on the fatigue of students caused by stress during an examination period with a repeated low-dose regimen. 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If you'd prefer to use an alternative lab you may (for the blood collection) however they will charge you a separate blood collection fee):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaverty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQML\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbbott Pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDorevitch pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTML pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWDP (Western Diagnostic Pathology)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blood collector will take your blood, centrifuge it and then return the blood tubes to you. The test includes return international courier shipping so you must call the courier (likely FedEx) to arrange a pick up of the blood, and use the included packaging. Instructions on how to do that are included in your Vibrant America test kit. 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They have also been shown to be associated with retinopathy which is characterized by impaired vision and photosensitivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-CV2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seen in autoimmune paraneoplastic autonomic neuropathy and mixed axonal and demyelinating peripheral neuropathy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ePeripheral Neuropathy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-GM1\u003c\/strong\u003e: Associated with multi-focal motor neuropathy and lower motor neuropathy, characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-GM2:\u003c\/strong\u003e A potential peripheral nerve antigen for neuropathy-associated autoantibodies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Hu:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most frequent manifestation of sensory neuropathy with frequent autonomic involvement\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Ri:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be detected in patients with the paraneoplastic opsoclonus\/myoclonus syndrome. 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HSE due to HSV-2 may occur without meningitis features. Antibodies against HSV-2 have shown positive correlation in patients with symptoms of HSE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-EBV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antibodies against the EBV nuclear antigen complex (EBNAc) and EBNA-1 have been correlated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-CMV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections have been reported frequently to be associated with Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS). There is a potential for molecular mimicry between GM2 and antigens induced by CMV infection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-HHV-6:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) is frequently associated with neurologic diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, encephalitis, and febrile illness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-HHV-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e HHV-7 has been less frequently associated with CNS disease than HHV-6, but found to be associated with encephalitis, meningitis, and demyelinating conditions. Similar to HHV 6A, increased levels of HHV-7 were found in multiple brain regions in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Streptococcal A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-streptococcal A antibodies are shown to cross react with different brain proteins that could lead to neuropsychiatric symptoms including PANDAS characterized by paediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and tic disorder, and Sydenham Chorea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test pricing includes the mailing of the blood collection kit from the USA, return shipping to the USA, and the lab test analysis in the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit usually takes 14 business days to arrive from the USA. If you have not received your kit within 14 days, please email us\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:evergreenoptilabs@gmail.com\"\u003eevergreenoptilabs@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may like to arrange a blood collection at our office for a $50 fee, so it just 1 needle, otherwise you can use the home finger prick test kit yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lab does intermittently change from a home test kit to blood tubes, due to supply issues. If you receive blood tubes you'll need a pathology form from us, and you will need to go to your local pathology centre. They will charge a small fee, you take the blood tubes back, and send them back to the USA using the kit and pre paid shipping info from Vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e *Please note - the lab has extended the turn around time for results now to 30 days from receipt at the USA lab *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e**You must send us your Date of Birth for the lab to send your test it, please ensure you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis after you order **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy ordering you acknowledge the test is intended for research, educational, and informational use only. Discuss results with your healthcare provider. 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