This is a time sensitive specimen and blood draw, for this service can only be collected by the following labs.
AUCKLAND: TUESDAY MORNING ONLY. Phone 09 574 7399 for an appointment.
Labtests, 37-41 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland.
HASTINGS: TUESDAY MORNING ONLY. Phone 06 872 6450 for an appointment.
Awanui Labs Hastings, 114 Maraekakaho Road, St Leonards, Hastings
WELLINGTON: TUESDAY MORNING ONLY. Phone 04 472 8136 for an appointment.
Awanui Labs Wellington, Foyer, SAS House, 89 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington
CHRISTCHURCH: TUESDAY MORNING ONLY. Phone 03 359 0900 for an appointment.
Awanui Labs Christchurch, Northfield Business Park, 60 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch
Analytes Tested:
- C3a, C4a, MMP9, TGFB1, VEGF, MSH, VIP (Included in this test)
Please be aware/inform patients completing tests that require blood to be drawn at a laboratory, will incur the cost of the laboratory’s blood draw charges. This charge varies between labs, contact your local lab to enquire about pricing.
MSH (Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone) is part of the melanocortin system and plays a role in regulating inflammation, appetite, and skin pigmentation. Dysregulation of MSH is linked to conditions like obesity, skin disorders, sleep disorders and chronic pain (1).
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