What is the reference range for Molybdenum (Blood)?

The standard reference range for Molybdenum (Blood) is ZRT laboratory-specific; typically <5 µg/L.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Molybdenum (Blood)?

Molybdenum (Blood) is measured in 2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Blood Spot + Dried Urine ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements, Comprehensive Blood Elements.

Biomarker Reference · Mo

What does the Molybdenum (Blood) test measure?

Q: What is Molybdenum (Blood)?

Molybdenum is an essential trace element and cofactor for several enzymes, including sulphite oxidase, xanthine oxidoreductase, and aldehyde oxidase. Deficiency and toxicity are both rare; deficiency has been reported in patients on long-term total parenteral nutrition and presents with neurological symptoms and metabolic disturbances.

Q: Why is Molybdenum (Blood) measured?

Molybdenum measurement is largely exploratory in clinical practice, included in comprehensive trace-element panels to complete the essential-element picture. Deficiency presentations are so rare that low values should prompt specimen and assay verification before clinical action.

Q: Which tests measure Molybdenum (Blood)?

Molybdenum (Blood) is measured in 2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Blood Spot + Dried Urine ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements, Comprehensive Blood Elements.

Molybdenum (Blood) (Mo) is a clinical biomarker used in heavy-metals-toxicology assessment. Molybdenum is an essential trace element and cofactor for several enzymes, including sulphite oxidase, xanthine oxidoreductase, and aldehyde oxidase. It is measured in 2 laboratory tests on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: ZRT laboratory-specific; typically <5 µg/L.
Units: µg/L, nmol/L
Measured In: 2 tests
Category: Heavy Metals

Functional medicine optimalMid-reference range (approximately 0.5–1.5 µg/L) is considered adequate; clinical data on optimal levels are sparse.

What is Molybdenum (Blood)?

Molybdenum is an essential trace element and cofactor for several enzymes, including sulphite oxidase, xanthine oxidoreductase, and aldehyde oxidase. Deficiency and toxicity are both rare; deficiency has been reported in patients on long-term total parenteral nutrition and presents with neurological symptoms and metabolic disturbances.

Why is Molybdenum (Blood) measured?

Molybdenum measurement is largely exploratory in clinical practice, included in comprehensive trace-element panels to complete the essential-element picture. Deficiency presentations are so rare that low values should prompt specimen and assay verification before clinical action.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: ZRT laboratory-specific; typically <5 µg/L.
Functional medicine optimal: Mid-reference range (approximately 0.5–1.5 µg/L) is considered adequate; clinical data on optimal levels are sparse.
Units: µg/L, nmol/L

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

Tests that measure Molybdenum (Blood)

2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-HMT-009Comprehensive

Blood Spot + Dried Urine ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements

Molybdenum (Blood) reference range in this test: ZRT laboratory-specific; typically <5 µg/L.

BML-HMT-013Comprehensive

Comprehensive Blood Elements

Molybdenum (Blood) reference range in this test: Serum molybdenum approximately 0.3–2 µg/L.

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