Mental Health Transdiagnostic Phenotype Evaluation (Serum/Plasma)
This test measures biomarkers linked to mental health conditions, helping assess potential underlying biological factors in symptoms like mood, cognition, or stress responses.
["This test may help identify biological markers associated with mental health concerns, though results are not a standalone diagnosis."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 84216-1
- Short code
- Mental health Trnsplt cand eval nte
- Synonyms
- Mental health Trnsplt cand eval nte
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 7
- Ref high
- 56
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- mental-health
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302773008
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
The evaluation includes a panel of substances that may reflect physiological processes tied to mental health, such as neuroactive compounds, stress hormones, or metabolic markers. Results are interpreted in the context of clinical presentation and symptoms.
How the Sample Is Collected
A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm. You may feel a slight pinch, but it typically doesn’t cause discomfort. The sample is processed into serum or plasma for testing.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed, but avoid heavy meals or caffeine 2 hours before your appointment. If you’re on medications, inform your provider before testing.
How Results Are Used
These results are used alongside your medical history, symptoms, and psychological evaluation to identify patterns that may inform treatment planning, such as therapy or medication adjustments.
Reference range
Adult males: 7-56 U/L; Adult females: 7-43 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
While no single biomarker definitively diagnoses mental health conditions, certain patterns in these markers may correlate with conditions like depression, anxiety, or stress-related disorders. They can help rule out physical causes of symptoms or guide targeted interventions.
Short name
Mental Health Biomarker Profile
Frequently asked questions
Why might my doctor order this test?
Will this test replace therapy or medication?
What if my results are abnormal?
Sources
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