For Physicians
Introducing Biophysical250
Biophysical250 is an assessment tool that provides the single most comprehensive evaluation of an individual's health. This innovative technology has been used by clinical researchers and the pharmaceutical industry for years. Biophysical250 leverages this technology to offer consumers a way to have their health evaluated from a small sample (approximately 2 tablespoons or 30 cc) of blood.
The assessment measures 250 different biochemical markers that may indicate the presence of many conditions and diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, autoimmune disease, viral and bacterial disease and hormonal imbalance. The biomarkers measured by Biophysical250 are used by more than 12 different medical specialties.
What is a Biomarker?
Biomarkers are proteins in the bloodstream that can indicate health status. Compared with standard executive physicals that only look at 20-40 biomarkers like cholesterol and glucose, Biophysical250 measures those same markers, plus those used by 12 medical specialists, including cardiologists and oncologists, for a total of more than 250 different biomarkers.
Featured Biomarker
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein made in the liver that protects the liver and the lungs so they can work normally. Alpha-1-antitrypsin is a member of the protease inhibitor family. Other protease inhibitors are trypsin, chymotrypsin, and elastase. An inherited deficiency of AAT can potentially be associated with liver disease (cirrhosis) or lung disease (emphysema). Lung symptoms associated with AAT deficiency can mimic asthma in some people. Increased levels may be associated with inflammation. Thus, AAT levels should always be viewed in conjunction with CRP because if a person's CRP is elevated, their AAT may be falsely elevated.
Biophysical Difference
Why analyze or “stack” multiple biomarkers?
The medical community has long recognized the value of looking at multiple biomarkers to screen for specific diseases and conditions as evidenced in the widespread use of these traditional lab tests.
Reference ranges
Biophysical strives for accurate screening results by using the most accurate reference ranges for each of the 250 biomarkers measured in the Biophysical 250 health assessment.
How the Technology works
Biophysical relies on proven microsphere-based technology coupled with automated liquid handling systems to measure hundreds of analytes in a very small quantity of blood, producing excellent assay precision and reproducibility very quickly.
Laboratory certification
Biophysical adheres to the highest accreditation standards in the industry. Our laboratories in Austin, Texas maintain CLIA certification and we actively participate in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Surveys for proficiency testing. Several major pharmaceutical research companies use our labs for their research.
Disclaimer: Biophysical250 results do not constitute a medical opinion or advice. These results are not medical care, treatment, a treatment recommendation or a diagnosis. Communication with medical professionals employed by Biophysical Corporation about the Biophysical250 or its results does not establish a physician-patient relationship.