Great Plains Laboratory, Kryptopyrrole Test – Urine

GENERAL When high levels of kryptopyrrole circulate in the body, it binds with Vitamin B6 and zinc causing them to be depleted faster and preventing their use in the brain and body. A high incidence of this is demonstrated in autism spectrum disorders, AD(H)D, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, alcoholism and down syndrome. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS Urine: 10 mL of urine collected and poured into an amber vial with ascorbic acid preservative. This test is available in the US only.   THIS TEST IS ALSO KNOWN AS: PRUEBA KRYPTOPYRROLE KRYPTOPYRROLE KRYPTOPYRROLE TEST KRYPTOPYRROLE ESSAI CRIPTOPIRROLO TEST KRYPTOPYRROLE TEST KRYPTOPYRROLE KRYPTOPYRROLE What are Pyroles and What Can I Do? Elevated pyroles are often associated with feelings of anxiety, exhaustion and mood changes. Yeast overgrowth and parasites are common causes of high pyroles which can lead to anxiety, agitation, mood disorders, phobias, OCD-like behavior and sleep disturbances. Many with elevated pyroles feel better once thei