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Vitamins and Micronutrients | DNA Test
Illustration of a calcium and vitamin D3 capsules on a blue background with a green “with DNA kit” badge — the Vitamins and Micronutrients genetic test by Apixmed Prism, the sample-collection-kit variant.Tablet mockup with the Apixmed PRISM logo and a list of report categories for the Vitamins and Micronutrients genetic test: Fat-soluble vitamins, Water-soluble vitamins and transport proteins, Carotenoids, Electrolytes, Macrominerals, Iron status, Trace elements — on a blue background.Infographic with a DNA helix on a blue background and a stats card: 700,000 genetic markers, 30 complex traits, 28 individual genetic variants — the Vitamins and Micronutrients genetic test by Apixmed Prism.Open box of the Apixmed Prism DNA saliva collection kit on a blue background, with captions describing the test's benefits: collect your sample at home, personalized lifestyle recommendations, secure data storage.
Illustration of a calcium and vitamin D3 capsules on a blue background with a green “with DNA kit” badge — the Vitamins and Micronutrients genetic test by Apixmed Prism, the sample-collection-kit variant.Tablet mockup with the Apixmed PRISM logo and a list of report categories for the Vitamins and Micronutrients genetic test: Fat-soluble vitamins, Water-soluble vitamins and transport proteins, Carotenoids, Electrolytes, Macrominerals, Iron status, Trace elements — on a blue background.Infographic with a DNA helix on a blue background and a stats card: 700,000 genetic markers, 30 complex traits, 28 individual genetic variants — the Vitamins and Micronutrients genetic test by Apixmed Prism.Open box of the Apixmed Prism DNA saliva collection kit on a blue background, with captions describing the test's benefits: collect your sample at home, personalized lifestyle recommendations, secure data storage.

Vitamins and Micronutrients | DNA Test

12 500 UAH
9 999 UAH

IMPORTANT!

THE PRICE OF THE TEST INCLUDES A DNA SAMPLE COLLECTION KIT.

About the test

The Apixmed Prism Vitamins and Micronutrients genetic test covers 58 markers across seven areas of vitamin and mineral metabolism, including 30 complex markers and 28 individual genetic variants in 21 genes.

What you get from the report

  • A DNA kit for collecting your saliva sample yourself is already included in the price of the test.

  • Genotyping of the sample in an accredited laboratory.

  • A report explaining 58 markers and genetic variants in plain language, with an interpretation of the results:

    • 30 polygenic (complex) traits with an explanation of your individual result and what it means;

    • 28 individual genetic variants with an explanation of their possible biological significance.

  • Context for every marker: genetics is not considered in isolation from lifestyle, age, environment and other factors.

  • Personalized recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, lifestyle and preventive approaches.

  • The option of a consultation with an Apixmed Prism specialist based on your report results.

  • Pointers to potentially relevant laboratory or clinical parameters that you can discuss with your doctor.

  • Data protection in line with ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA standards.

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Description

The Vitamins and Micronutrients genetic test covers seven areas, within which it analyzes 30 complex markers and 28 individual genetic variants in 21 genes. It assesses how your genetic profile and individual genetic variants are associated with relatively higher or lower levels of vitamins, minerals and trace elements compared with a reference population. The test does not measure the concentration of any substance in the blood — instead it examines the stable genetic context that complements laboratory tests rather than replacing them.

How the sample is collected

DNA sample collection is done using saliva. You receive the kit by post and collect your own DNA sample into a special tube — it takes just a few minutes and requires no preparation. The sample is then sent for analysis to an accredited laboratory, and you receive your result in digital format.

What the genetic test covers

Complex markers (PRS method)

30 markers across seven areas. Assessed using polygenic risk scores: tens and hundreds of variants together shape the contribution to a predisposition, and no single one of them determines the picture on its own.

  • Fat-soluble vitamins: vitamin A (retinol), vitamin D (25(OH)D), vitamin D-binding protein, vitamin E, vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)

  • Water-soluble vitamins and transport proteins: vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6, vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin B12 (cobalamin), transcobalamin-1, vitamin C

  • Carotenoids: lycopene

  • Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride

  • Macrominerals: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium

  • Iron status: iron, ferritin, transferrin, total iron-binding capacity, transferrin saturation

  • Trace elements: zinc, selenium, copper, molybdenum, cobalt

Individual genetic variants with mechanistic links

28 genetic variants in 21 genes. A mechanistic link to the trait is described for each, so they are interpreted individually and are not included in the complex markers.

  • CYP24A1: breakdown of the active form of vitamin D, associated with the rate of its inactivation

  • CYP2R1: the first step in vitamin D activation, associated with 25(OH)D levels

  • DHCR7 and NADSYN1: synthesis of the vitamin D precursor in the skin, associated with 25(OH)D levels

  • GC: encodes the vitamin D-binding protein, associated with 25(OH)D and transport protein levels

  • POR: supplies electrons to the enzymes that activate and break down vitamin D

  • SULT2A1: sulfation of vitamin D metabolites, associated with their circulating form

  • VDR: the vitamin D receptor, associated with tissue sensitivity to vitamin D

  • CYP4F2: vitamin K metabolism, associated with vitamin K turnover

  • ALPL and NBPF3: associated with vitamin B6 levels

  • MTHFR: the folate cycle, associated with folate (B9) levels

  • FUT2: secretor status, associated with vitamin B12 levels

  • CUBN: absorption of vitamin B12 in the gut

  • TCN2: vitamin B12 transport (transcobalamin)

  • SLC23A1: vitamin C transport

  • BCO1: conversion of carotenoids to vitamin A, associated with lycopene levels

  • CASR: the calcium-sensing receptor, associated with calcium levels

  • HFE: the C282Y and H63D variants are most often linked to hereditary hemochromatosis (iron overload)

  • TMPRSS6: regulation of iron status

  • TF: transferrin, iron transport

Who the Apixmed Prism Vitamins and Micronutrients DNA Test is for

  • A plant-based diet: additional genetic context on vitamin B12, iron and zinc, which are typically less available from plant foods.

  • Interest in preventing deficiencies: specific topics for laboratory tests and a conversation with your doctor instead of guesswork.

  • Regular physical exercise: additional context on electrolytes and iron status, without predicting athletic performance.

  • When choosing supplements: a reason to discuss whether they are appropriate with your doctor, not grounds to change anything on your own.

The Vitamins and Micronutrients test is not a diagnosis and does not replace consultation with a doctor.

The results assess probability rather than establishing a predetermined outcome. They are not a diagnosis, do not confirm a deficiency and do not determine treatment. The test is not intended to establish the cause of symptoms. Clinical decisions are made by a specialist, taking into account your history, symptoms, diet, age, medication and laboratory data.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How does a genetic vitamins and trace elements test differ from a biochemical assay?
A biochemical assay measures concentration here and now, and it is affected by diet, season, medication and current health status. A genetic test does not measure concentration: it describes statistical associations between DNA variants and markers established in populations that have been studied. A biochemical assay of vitamins and trace elements shows the state of your body right now; a DNA test shows individual features of how it functions and its predispositions, which can help you understand that state better if you read the results of both together rather than each on its own. 
How is the sample collected?
You receive the DNA kit by post and collect saliva into a special tube yourself — the procedure takes a few minutes and requires no special preparation or clinic visit. The sample is then sent to the laboratory for genotyping, and you receive the result in digital format.
Will the test show my vitamin D or iron level?
No. Your actual level of any marker is shown by a laboratory blood test. The genetic report only describes which DNA variants are associated with this marker in population studies, and does not claim that your specific level is elevated or low.
How do complex markers differ from individual polymorphisms?
These are two different levels of the report. Complex markers are calculated polygenically: tens and hundreds of variants contribute to a predisposition at once, and the assessment takes the contribution of each into account. Individual polymorphisms with mechanistic links are presented by name, with their own interpretation, and are not included in the complex markers. This is an additional layer for those who want to see specific variants, not grounds for drawing conclusions from any one of them. 
What do the HFE variants mean in the context of iron?
The C282Y and H63D variants of the HFE gene are most often linked to hereditary hemochromatosis: a condition in which the body tends to accumulate excess iron. Carrying these variants increases genetic predisposition but is not a diagnosis: penetrance is incomplete, and some carriers, including homozygotes, never develop clinical manifestations. Diagnosis is established from iron, ferritin and transferrin saturation test results together with a doctor's examination, not from the genotype.
Is the test relevant if I don't take supplements?
Yes. Genetic context on vitamin and mineral metabolism is useful even without supplements: it helps you understand which laboratory markers are worth paying attention to during routine check-ups, regardless of whether you take anything additional or not.
How reliable is a genetic test for vitamins and trace elements?

The reliability of a genetic test for vitamins and trace elements has two components. The first is the technical accuracy of genotyping, ensured by the laboratory's accreditation within its official scope. The second is the strength of evidence behind the interpretation, and this is not the same for every marker: some associations have been confirmed in large studies, while others so far rest on preliminary data and may require confirmation. The report states the level of evidence for each marker separately.

Can a genetic test for vitamins and trace elements establish a diagnosis?
No, the test does not establish diagnoses and does not rule out conditions, including hereditary hemochromatosis or deficiency states. If you have symptoms or abnormal laboratory results, see a doctor: only they can carry out diagnosis and treatment.
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