Biomarker Reference · Minerals

What does the Mineral Functional Status (e.g. calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese) test measure?

Q: What is the reference range for Mineral Functional Status (e.g. calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese)?

The standard reference range for Mineral Functional Status (e.g. calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese) is Reported as a functional classification rather than a concentration # REVIEWER FLAG: Functional mineral classifications are proprietary and not interchangeable with serum or red-cell mineral levels — reviewer to confirm reported analytes and definitions.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Mineral Functional Status (e.g. calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese) (Minerals) is a clinical biomarker used in vitamins-minerals assessment. Minerals such as magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese are enzymatic cofactors central to metabolism, immune function, and antioxidant defence. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Reported as a functional classification rather than a concentration # REVIEWER FLAG: Functional mineral classifications are proprietary and not interchangeable with serum or red-cell mineral levels — reviewer to confirm reported analytes and definitions.
Units: functional classification
Measured In: 1 test
Category: Vitamins & Minerals

Functional medicine optimalReported as 'adequate' on the functional classification; no numeric optimal value applies

What is Mineral Functional Status (e.g. calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese)?

Minerals such as magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese are enzymatic cofactors central to metabolism, immune function, and antioxidant defence. The panel assesses functional intracellular status of these minerals via the lymphocyte assay rather than measuring plasma or serum concentrations.

Why is Mineral Functional Status (e.g. calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese) measured?

Functional mineral status is used to inform nutritional guidance. Because it is not equivalent to standard serum or red-cell mineral measurement, results are interpreted alongside, not in place of, conventional mineral testing where a defined deficiency is being assessed.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Reported as a functional classification rather than a concentration # REVIEWER FLAG: Functional mineral classifications are proprietary and not interchangeable with serum or red-cell mineral levels — reviewer to confirm reported analytes and definitions.
Functional medicine optimal: Reported as 'adequate' on the functional classification; no numeric optimal value applies
Units: functional classification

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Mineral Functional Status (e.g. calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese)

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-VIT-013Comprehensive

SpectraCell Micronutrient Test (Intracellular Functional Panel)

Mineral Functional Status (e.g. calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese) reference range in this test: Reported as a functional classification rather than a concentration # REVIEWER FLAG: Functional mineral classifications are proprietary and not interchangeable with serum or red-cell mineral levels — reviewer to confirm reported analytes and definitions.

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B-Vitamin Functional Status (e.g. B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, folate, biotin, pantothenate)B-Vitamins1 test Total Antioxidant Function and Antioxidant Nutrients (e.g. SPECTROX, glutathione, CoQ10, selenium, vitamin E, cysteine, alpha-lipoic acid)Antioxidants1 test Amino Acid and Metabolite Status (e.g. asparagine, glutamine, serine; carnitine, choline, inositol)Amino Acids / Metabolites1 test Carbohydrate Metabolism and Fatty Acid Status (e.g. chromium, glucose-insulin metabolism markers, oleic acid)Metabolic / Fatty Acid1 test Immune Response Index (proprietary; e.g. Immunidex)Immune Index1 test

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