NutrEval Plasma is a plasma-based laboratory assessment developed by Genova Diagnostics that evaluates nutritional status and functional metabolic health. The assessment measures a broad range of nutritional and metabolic biomarkers, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, oxidative stress markers, and selected metabolic indicators. Using validated laboratory technologies, the test may provide insight into nutrient status, metabolic function, and biochemical imbalances that can help support clinical evaluation in the context of nutrition-focused care. (Ma 2025)
Providers may consider NutrEval® Plasma when evaluating patients with suspected nutrient insufficiencies, fatigue, gastrointestinal concerns, cognitive complaints, cardiometabolic risk factors, or other complex presentations where nutritional status may contribute to overall health. Results are intended to be interpreted alongside the patient's history, physical examination, and other laboratory findings, because individual biomarkers should not be used in isolation to establish clinical significance. (Kesari 2023)
Quick Facts
- Laboratory: Genova Diagnostics
- Specimen: Blood and plasma with urine biomarkers included as part of the integrated NutrEval Plasma assessment
- Technology: Combines multiple analytical methods across organic acids, amino acids, fatty acids, oxidative stress, and elemental markers, synthesized through a literature-based algorithm that generates personalized nutrient-need recommendations
- Turnaround Time: Approximately 14 to 21 business days after the lab receives the specimen (Genova lists turnaround times as estimates, with order tracking in myGDX)
- Collection Method: Fasting blood draw (8–12 hours) performed by a lab professional at a phlebotomy site, plus a urine collection; the patient arranges the blood draw
- Availability: Provider-ordered — only healthcare providers licensed in their state may order. Not available in New York State and not performed in patients under 2 years of age.