Neural Zoomer Plus
The Neural Zoomer Plus is an array of neurological autoantibodies which offers very specific antibody-to-antigen recognition. The Vibrant Neural ZoomerTM Plus is designed to assess an individual’s reactivity to 48 neurological antigens, which may have connections to a variety of neurologically related diseases.
Who should consider the Neural Zoomer Plus?
Anyone with symptoms associated with autoimmunity in the nervous system, including those with suspected neurological inflammation:
Cognitive decline
Memory loss
Ataxia
Balance problems
Neuropathy
Alzheimer’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Encephalitis
Muscle spasms
Huntington’s disease
Epilepsy
Parkinson’s disease
Dementia
Myasthenia gravis
Muscle stiffness/rigidity
Optical decline
Neuromyelitis optica
History of concussion
Autism
PANDAS/ANDAS/OCD
Demyelinating diseases
With a panel of 48 of the most well-studied neurological autoantibodies, the Neural ZoomerTM Plus is able to guide providers in treatment protocols by pinpointing the mechanisms behind disease progression and providing a roadmap to solutions and improved health outcomes in this challenging arena of disease.
The test also has optional additional genetic testing for the ApoE genotype, which has been shown to influence risk for certain neurological conditions.
The Vibrant Neural ZoomerTM Plus aims to reduce the prevalence of neurological conditions by empowering patients and physicians with a vital resource for early risk detection and an enhanced focus on personalized primary prevention.
By including the Vibrant Neural ZoomerTM Plus in their arsenal of available autoimmune and neurological tests, healthcare providers can arm themselves with the most advanced and relevant test available to assess the presence and risk of neurological autoimmunity.
The Neural ZoomerTM Plus is also the comprehensive compilation of multiple research studies which have identified autoantibodies associated with a range of neurological disorders, enabling early risk detection and prevention of neurological degeneration.
All of our test prices include a FREE 30-minute consultation with one of our licensed healthcare practitioners to review your results and answer any questions that you might have.
See a Neural Zoomer Plus sample report here.
Not Available in New York state
Only healthcare providers licensed in their state may order laboratory testing.
*Vibrant Wellness does not participate in, take assignment, or accept any private insurance. We do not provide super bills and cannot assist with claim resolution for laboratory tests or consultations.
FAQ’s
Can I use the Neural ZoomerTM Plus in the pediatric population?
It is important to note that Vibrant Neural ZoomerTM Plus has been validated in the adult population only. While we encourage and utilize this test in pediatric patients, there is a potential for false negatives in this population, as the reference ranges are established for adults.
A child’s immune system develops over time. They may not have “mature enough” immunoglobulins to mount a significant antibody response. Pediatric reference ranges for total immunoglobulin IgA, IgG, and IgM are much lower than adult reference ranges. Positive/reactive antigens on a pediatric test does indicate sensitivity, but a non-reactive test in the pediatric population could potentially be a false negative. In other words, there is a possibility that the Neural ZoomerTM Plus test may not discover a child’s immune response to those neurological antigens tested. It is important to assess a pediatrics baseline immunoglobulin response by measuring total immunoglobulins. Total IgG and total IgA are available on the Vibrant Wheat ZoomerTM.
How are reference ranges for the Vibrant Neural ZoomerTM Plus determined?
Vibrant has given a numerical value to quantify the antibodies measured by chemiluminescent signal of our microchip. The determination of the positive cutoff is by 97.5 percentile of 192 normal healthy controls. If you are above 97.5 percentile, you are considered positive. If 5% below cutoff (92.5-97.5 percentile), results are borderline. Less than 92.5 percentile, results are negative.
Should I do this test if I have had a concussion previously?
Yes! Post-concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a good reason to run this test. The Vibrant Neural ZoomerTM Plus measures markers of blood brain barrier permeability that are associated with disruption to the blood brain barrier (BBB), which can often occur after concussion or TBI. The Neural ZoomerTM Plus can show an increase in anti-neuron specific enolase antibodies, which are associated with optical neuropathies or traumatic brain injury (TBI).
When should I run the Neural ZoomerTM on a patient?
Anyone with symptoms of autoimmunity in the nervous system, such as neuropathic pain, MS, ataxia, brain fog, memory loss, etc, would benefit from the Neural ZoomerTM Plus. Because many of these conditions are related to celiac, and wheat and gluten enteropathies, it is best run after a Wheat ZoomerTM to check for intestinal permeability as well celiac and wheat/gluten sensitivity.
