Autism and Neuro developmental disorders
MitoSwab
Analyzes mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain (ETC) complex I and IV
MitoSwab Plus
Analyzes mitochondrial ETC complex I, II, III and IV
MitoSwab
Buccal Swab Test of Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Complex (ETC I & IV)
Who should consider MitoSwab Testing?
Patients with the following symptoms or conditions may consider the MitoSwab Test: Clinical Symptoms involving more than three organs systems, Developmental Delay, Loss of skills, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Muscle Weakness, Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Hearing Loss, Blindness, Ophthalmoplegia, Stroke Like Symptoms, Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Neurodevelopmental disease
- Headache, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Cognitive dysfunction, Movement Difficulties, Heart Disease and Failure, Fatigue, Weakness, Liver or Kidney disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Severe constipation
- Diabetes, Increased risk of Infection, Thyroid and/or Adrenal Dysfunction, Autonomic Dysfunction, Neuropsychological changes characterized by confusion, disorientation, and memory loss.
Sample Collection Kit includes:
- Specimen: 4 Buccal Swab (Cheek Swabs)
- Collection tube/Swab: Buccal Swab
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Specimen Packaging: Clear plastic bag in the Uline envelope with frozen ice pack
- Three Ice Packs: Ice packs need to be frozen prior to collection of swab
- How To Collect Sample: click here for video instruction
- Specimen Requirement: Buccal Swabs placed in frozen ice packs placed in the given temperature-controlled U Line envelope
- Rejection Criteria: Ice packs not Frozen or the swabs not frozen, Inadequate sample in the buccal swab
- Time for Report: 2-3 weeks
You may find the Sample collection instruction form for Mitoswab at: Sample Collection Instruction Form
You may find the Requisition form for Mitoswab at: Requisition Form
MitoSwab Plus
Buccal Swab Test Mitochondrial Electron Transport Chain Function Complex I, II, III, IV
Sample Collection Kit includes:
- Specimen: 4 Buccal Swab (Cheek Swabs)
- Collection tube/Swab: Buccal Swab
- Specimen transport: Transport in the ULine envelope with ice packs
- Specimen Requirement: Buccal Swabs placed in frozen ice packs placed in the given temperature-controlled U Line envelope
- Rejection Criteria: Ice packs not Frozen or the swabs not frozen, Inadequate sample in the buccal swab
- Time for Report: 3-4 weeks
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