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Prodrome Sciences
ProdromeScan
ProdromeScan is a blood test that measures plasmalogens, other cell-membrane lipids, fatty acids and related biochemical markers. Your report groups the findings into biochemical systems for discussion with a qualified health professional.
About this test
About this test
ProdromeScan is a blood test that measures plasmalogens, other cell-membrane lipids, fatty acids and related biochemical markers. Your report groups the findings into biochemical systems for discussion with a qualified health professional.
What the test covers
The panel includes the following groups of measurements:
- Plasmalogens and membrane lipids: ethanolamine and choline plasmalogens, phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylcholines, sphingomyelins and ceramides.
- Fatty acids: omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 measurements, including DHA and EPA.
- Related markers: homocysteine, C-reactive protein, gastrointestinal tract acids and iron.
- Cholesterol and kidney-related measurements: total cholesterol, HDL, calculated LDL, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen and uric acid.
The report also groups related measurements under methylation/choline metabolism, mitochondrial and peroxisomal pathways, and lipid metabolism. These groupings help organise the findings; they do not establish that an organ is healthy or that a medical condition is present.
Sample and collection
A blood sample collected at a participating pathology collection centre using the request form supplied for your order.
Before collection
Follow the preparation, timing and return instructions supplied for this test. Do not stop prescribed medicines unless your treating clinician advises it.
What you receive
As soon as we receive your results, we will forward a copy to you and ensure they are also available for your doctor.
A consultation is not required to receive your report. A qualified health professional can help you interpret the findings.
Timing
10 to 14 business days after the laboratory receives your sample. Kit delivery, collection and sample transport are separate from laboratory processing.
Important information
The supplier describes this test as intended for research, educational and informational use. Results do not confirm or exclude a medical condition and should be discussed with a qualified health professional.
Price and inclusions
The displayed price includes the test and your results report. You can order without booking a consultation. An optional results consultation costs $49, once per order when selected.
See the panel and report format
ProdromeScan panel information · Supplier sample report (PDF)
Test details
CollectionSee collection requirements
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When to expect your results
10 to 14 business days after the laboratory receives your sample
The order-to-results journey includes order and referral checks, collection arrangements, sample transport and laboratory analysis. These stages are separate from the laboratory processing estimate.
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Practitioner consult session
A 15-minute consultation. An email link will be included in your order confirmation to make the booking.
Optional 1:1 with our clinical team · $49
What it measures
Plasmalogen Panel
Blood (SST)
Measures the key vinyl ether phospholipids critical for neuronal and cardiovascular cell membranes.
Included
DHA and Omega Fatty Acids
Blood (SST)
DHA, EPA and arachidonic acid status plus ratios.
Included
Dopamine and Serotonin Metabolism
Blood (SST)
Neurochemistry markers related to mood and cognitive function.
Included
Cellular Energy and Redox
Blood (SST)
Cellular bioenergetics and oxidative stress status.
Included
Organic Acids and Amino Acids
Blood (SST)
Full metabolic profile covering hundreds of metabolites.
Included
Always read the label and follow directions for use. Vitamins and minerals can only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate. If symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional.
Your testing journey
From your order to your results.
Order and referral review, sample collection, laboratory analysis and discussing your report are separate stages. Your test’s processing estimate covers the laboratory stage.
ARRANGE
Your kit is posted
Once the required checks are complete, your collection kit is posted to you. Delivery time is additional to laboratory processing. Read all instructions before you start.
COMPLETE
Collect and return
Complete the sample collection at home and return it using the supplied instructions. Allow time for preparation, any timed collections and return postage.
RESULTS
Laboratory processing
Once the laboratory receives your sample, it completes the analysis and prepares your report. Discuss the findings with your practitioner alongside your symptoms and health history.
Preparing for this test
Read the instructions supplied for your exact test before collecting. Check food, drink, medicines, timing, storage and return requirements with your practitioner. Do not stop prescribed medicines without advice.
Does the estimate include postage?
No. The laboratory estimate does not include order review, referral checks, delivery to you, the time you take to collect, or transport back to the testing laboratory. These stages make up the full order-to-results journey.
Need results by a particular date?
Check with Evergreen before ordering so the referral requirements, collection timing, delivery and laboratory estimate can be considered together.
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Practical questions about choosing, preparing for and reviewing this test.
Do I need a consultation or referral?
Requirements vary by test. Check the ordering options on this page and confirm any referral requirements with Evergreen. A laboratory’s practitioner-referral requirement is separate from whether you need to book an additional consultation.
Should I change medicines or supplements before testing?
Do not stop prescribed medicines on your own. Tell your practitioner what you take and follow the preparation instructions for this test. Timing, fasting and other requirements depend on the sample and markers being measured.
Does the test tell me what treatment I need?
A result is one part of an assessment. A qualified practitioner should interpret it alongside your symptoms, history and medicines. Check whether a results consultation is included in your purchase or needs to be booked separately.
How should I read the reference ranges?
Use the reference intervals and units on your own laboratory report. Ranges can vary with the method and patient factors. A result inside or outside a range does not establish a diagnosis on its own.
Who is the testing provider?
These tests are supplied through NutriPath, a medical laboratory founded in 2011 and based in Burwood, Victoria. NutriPath works through a practitioner-referral system.
When does the turnaround estimate start?
The laboratory estimate is not the time from placing your order. Allow time for referral checks, kit dispatch where needed, sample collection and transport before processing. The estimate varies by test, and specialist or overseas analysis can take longer.
Follow the estimate for your specific test. A quoted 3–5 business days does not include the whole ordering and collection journey.
Where do I find preparation and collection instructions?
Use the instructions supplied for your exact kit. Blood tests may require an arranged collection appointment; receiving a kit does not mean you should draw blood yourself. Saliva, urine, stool and breath tests each have different preparation requirements.
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