The Citric Acid Cycle test is an extremely useful test since energy is essential to cellular function and we can get this energy by metabolising carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The citric acid cycle is a critical component for macronutrient metabolism and energy conversion for all 3 of these nutrients. The complete metabolism for each of them must, at some point, go through the citric acid cycle.

Common Conditions:

• Allergies
• Fatigue
• Lethargy
• Cardiovascular disease
• Chemical sensitivities
• Blood sugar irregularities
• Malabsorption & maldigestion
• Mood disorders
• Muscle pain
• Obesity
• IBS

NOTICE TO PATIENTS

WellLab practices in the usual practitioner-referral system for pathology laboratories. Patients are highly recommended to seek the supervision and guidance of a qualified healthcare practitioner for the interpretation of any lab results and associated information. WellLab can offer assistance in locating a suitable practitioner.

KREBS/CITRIC ACID CYCLE (TEST CODE: 4013)

• Lactic acid, Pyruvic acid, Citric acid, cis-aconitic acid, Isocitric acid, α-ketoglutaric acid, Fumaric acid, Malic acid.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS (TEST CODE: 4014)

• Metabolites of Benzene, Xylene, Toluene, Trimethylbenzene, Styrene, Phthalate exposure.

KETONE/FATTY ACID METABOLITES (TEST CODE: 4015)

• Adipic acid, Suberic acid, β-hydroxy-β-methyglutaric acid (HMG), β-hydroxybutyric acid.

METABOLIC PROFILE (TEST CODE: 4016)

• Organic acids for Intestinal dysbiosis (i.e. Test Code: 2013), Citric acid cycle metabolites (i.e. Test Code: 4013), Ketone/fatty acid metabolites (i.e. Test Code: 4015), Cofactor sufficiency markers, Neurotransmitter metabolites (HVA, VMA, 5HIAA).

METABOLIC & ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS (TEST CODE: 4017)

• Organic acids for Intestinal dysbiosis (i.e. Test Code: 2013), Citric acid cycle metabolites (i.e. Test Code: 4013), Ketone/fatty acid metabolites (i.e. Test Code: 4015), Cofactor sufficiency markers, Neurotransmitter metabolites (HVA, VMA, 5HIAA) AND Environmental Pollutants (i.e. Test Code: 4014)

Analytes

Lactic acid

Pyruvic acid

Citric acid

cis-aconitic acid

Isocitric acid

a-ketoglutaric acid

Fumaric acid

Malic acid