Micronutrient Panel

Nine selected nutrient blood biomarkers, read with your diet.

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Metabolic, Hormonal & Nutrition

Below Requirement

46.7%

of Australians have an inadequate vitamin B6 intake from food and drink

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/food-and-nutrition/usual-nutrient-intakes/latest-release

B12 Intake

1 in 10

Australians have an inadequate vitamin B12 intake, rising to 14% among females

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/food-and-nutrition/usual-nutrient-intakes/latest-release

Intake Is Not Status

20.6%

of Australian adults had a measured vitamin D deficiency, a reminder that blood levels and diet differ

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/national-health-measures-survey/2022-24

Below Requirement

46.7%

of Australians have an inadequate vitamin B6 intake from food and drink

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/food-and-nutrition/usual-nutrient-intakes/latest-release

Intake Is Not Status

20.6%

of Australian adults had a measured vitamin D deficiency, a reminder that blood levels and diet differ

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/national-health-measures-survey/2022-24

B12 Intake

1 in 10

Australians have an inadequate vitamin B12 intake, rising to 14% among females

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/food-and-nutrition/usual-nutrient-intakes/latest-release

Below Requirement

46.7%

of Australians have an inadequate vitamin B6 intake from food and drink

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/food-and-nutrition/usual-nutrient-intakes/latest-release

B12 Intake

1 in 10

Australians have an inadequate vitamin B12 intake, rising to 14% among females

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/food-and-nutrition/usual-nutrient-intakes/latest-release

Intake Is Not Status

20.6%

of Australian adults had a measured vitamin D deficiency, a reminder that blood levels and diet differ

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/national-health-measures-survey/2022-24

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DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEW

What Micronutrient Panel Is

Nine markers from a single blood sample: active B12, serum folate, magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium, vitamin C, thiamine and vitamin B6. Active B12 measures circulating holotranscobalamin rather than total B12. It is still a blood biomarker and does not directly measure cellular stores or complete absorption.

Why it's worth it

Nine selected blood biomarkers.

Trace elements read together, not in isolation.

Markers that move when you change something.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

You get active B12, folate, magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B1 and vitamin B6. These are nutritional markers, read with diet, absorption risk and clinical context, and read alongside your diet and wider results rather than as a standalone verdict. They are not a substitute for a proper dietary assessment.

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Active B12

Circulating holotranscobalamin rather than total B12. It is a blood biomarker and does not measure cellular stores.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin C, thiamine and vitamin B6, which depend on recent intake and absorption rather than long-term stores.

Trace Elements

Zinc, copper and selenium measured together, since they interact and any one of them read alone can mislead.

Measured, Not Estimated

Accredited laboratory assays with clinician review, rather than an algorithm inferring your status from a food diary.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

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Active B12

Circulating holotranscobalamin rather than total B12. It is a blood biomarker and does not measure cellular stores.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin C, thiamine and vitamin B6, which depend on recent intake and absorption rather than long-term stores.

Trace Elements

Zinc, copper and selenium measured together, since they interact and any one of them read alone can mislead.

Measured, Not Estimated

Accredited laboratory assays with clinician review, rather than an algorithm inferring your status from a food diary.

DIAGNOSTIC DETAILS

What it measures

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Active B12

Circulating holotranscobalamin rather than total B12. It is a blood biomarker and does not measure cellular stores.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin C, thiamine and vitamin B6, which depend on recent intake and absorption rather than long-term stores.

Trace Elements

Zinc, copper and selenium measured together, since they interact and any one of them read alone can mislead.

Measured, Not Estimated

Accredited laboratory assays with clinician review, rather than an algorithm inferring your status from a food diary.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

A diet record is not the same as a blood result. Here is how selected biomarkers move from one draw to clinician-led deficiency review.

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Your Results Are In!

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Speak with your clinician

This panel is clinician selected for a restrictive diet, malabsorption risk or defined deficiency question where the result may change management.

Give your sample

A standard blood draw at a partner collection centre, usually five to ten minutes. Some of these assays need particular handling, so your clinician confirms where to attend.

Laboratory analysis

An accredited pathology laboratory measures active B12, folate, magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium, vitamin C, thiamine and vitamin B6 from your sample.

Results in the app

Your blood biomarkers are reviewed with a clinician against your diet and wider results, with assay limits explained before any change is considered.

Extended review

A thirty minute clinician appointment covers which markers matter for you, what is worth adjusting, and when a retest would show whether it worked.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

A diet record is not the same as a blood result. Here is how selected biomarkers move from one draw to clinician-led deficiency review.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to see what's next.

Speak with your clinician

This panel is clinician selected for a restrictive diet, malabsorption risk or defined deficiency question where the result may change management.

Give your sample

A standard blood draw at a partner collection centre, usually five to ten minutes. Some of these assays need particular handling, so your clinician confirms where to attend.

Laboratory analysis

An accredited pathology laboratory measures active B12, folate, magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium, vitamin C, thiamine and vitamin B6 from your sample.

Results in the app

Your blood biomarkers are reviewed with a clinician against your diet and wider results, with assay limits explained before any change is considered.

Extended review

A thirty minute clinician appointment covers which markers matter for you, what is worth adjusting, and when a retest would show whether it worked.

HOW IT WORKS

From booking to your results

A diet record is not the same as a blood result. Here is how selected biomarkers move from one draw to clinician-led deficiency review.

Book Now

Your Results Are In!

Tap to review your results and see

what's next.

Speak with your clinician

This panel is clinician selected for a restrictive diet, malabsorption risk or defined deficiency question where the result may change management.

Give your sample

A standard blood draw at a partner collection centre, usually five to ten minutes. Some of these assays need particular handling, so your clinician confirms where to attend.

Laboratory analysis

An accredited pathology laboratory measures active B12, folate, magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium, vitamin C, thiamine and vitamin B6 from your sample.

Results in the app

Your blood biomarkers are reviewed with a clinician against your diet and wider results, with assay limits explained before any change is considered.

Extended review

A thirty minute clinician appointment covers which markers matter for you, what is worth adjusting, and when a retest would show whether it worked.

"People are often surprised by which nutrient turns out to be low. It is rarely the one they were already supplementing, which is the whole argument for measuring rather than guessing."

Goutham Sivasuthan. CEO and Co Founder of Precursor

Dr Goutham Sivasuthan (FRACS, MBBS, MSurg, BSc)

Precursor Co-Founder & CEO

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FAQs

Your Questions, Answered

How do I book a test?

Choose your test and a time that suits you online, then visit one of our partner locations. If any preparation is needed, such as fasting, we tell you clearly when you book.

When and how do I get my results?

Your results appear in the Precursor app once your sample or scan has been processed, laid out in plain language rather than a wall of numbers. Turnaround depends on the test, and we give you a timeframe when you book.

Will someone explain my results to me?

Yes. A clinician reviews your results, flags anything worth your attention and helps you understand what they mean and what, if anything, to do next. You are never left to interpret them alone.

Where can I get tested?

We operate through partner locations across South East Queensland, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. You choose the most convenient one when you book.

Do I need to prepare or fast beforehand?

It depends on the test. Some require fasting or other simple preparation, and others need nothing at all. Whatever applies, we tell you clearly at the time you book so there are no surprises on the day.

Can I track my results over time?

Yes. The Precursor app is built to show change between tests, so each result becomes a trend you can follow rather than a one-off snapshot. Retesting lets you see the effect of any changes you make.

How is my data handled and kept private?

Your health data is handled with care and kept private. Results are stored securely in the Precursor app and shared only with you and the clinicians involved in your care.

What happens if something needs further attention?

If your results surface something worth acting on, your clinician explains it calmly and talks you through sensible next steps. The aim is early clarity and considered action, never unnecessary alarm.

What is a good BRI score?

There is no single answer, because it depends on your height and which guidance you are being measured against. This calculator converts the Australian waist thresholds into BRI at your own height, so your bands are specific to you. Most BRI tools use bands from an American mortality study, which produce noticeably different results for Australians.

Is BRI better than BMI?

It is better at one specific thing, which is detecting central fat, because it uses your waist. It is not better across the board. BMI is generally reliable when it flags someone, and research suggests the two measures agree in the large majority of cases. The useful comparison is not which one wins but whether they disagree about you.

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get ahead of their health.

Start looking. Today.

Curated diagnostics and a clinician-guided plan, built around getting ahead of what matters.

Get started with Precursor today

A new way Australians get ahead of their health.

Start looking. Today.

Curated diagnostics and a clinician-guided plan, built around getting ahead of what matters.

Get started with Precursor today