Diagnostics · VIS-NIR spectrophotometry
SO/Check examination
Functional body analysis using VIS-NIR tissue spectrophotometry. Contactless for the body interior, based on analysis of light reflected from tissues.
Non-invasively · without sample collection
Brief answer
SO/Check - what is it?
SO/Check is an analysis using VIS-NIR tissue spectrophotometry technology (Visible and Near Infrared Spectrophotometry). The examination involves analysing light reflected from tissues, which allows assessing selected functional body parameters related to biological processes occurring in tissues.
At Centrum Zdrowia Biomed, we use the SO/Check examination as part of a broader body assessment, also considering health interview, lifestyle and other available test results.
/Method
What does SO/Check involve?
VIS-NIR technology uses the properties of visible light and near infrared to analyse spectral patterns present in tissues. The examination is non-invasive and does not require biological sample collection.
Visible light
The visible range carries information about the surface optical properties of tissues.
Near infrared
Near infrared penetrates deeper, providing data about processes occurring in tissues.
Functional assessment of selected biological processes
- 01Body regeneration
- 02Oxidative stress
- 03Microcirculation
- 04Tissue environment
- 05Adaptation to biological burdens
- 06Functional trace element balance
/Process
How does the examination proceed?
The examination is performed using a device that analyses light reflected from tissues. After the analysis is completed, the patient receives a report containing an assessment of selected functional body parameters.
Painless
The analysis does not cause discomfort.
Non-invasive
No intervention in the body and no sample collection.
Short
The analysis itself usually takes a few minutes.
No preparation
In most cases, no special preparation is required.
Quick info
Does it hurt?no
How long?a few minutes
Characterfunctional
Preparationusually none
/01 Motivations
When to consider an analysis?
The examination may interest people who want to obtain additional information about body function in the context of daily lifestyle and regeneration. The analysis is often performed by people:
- physically active,
- caring about health prevention,
- interested in body regeneration assessment,
- wanting to monitor the impact of lifestyle changes,
- analysing laboratory test results in a broader functional context.
/02 Indications
Who is the examination for?
The examination can be performed by adults interested in health prevention and monitoring body function. It can be part of a broader body assessment for people:
- physically active,
- exposed to chronic stress,
- interested in body regeneration,
- monitoring the effects of lifestyle changes,
- wanting to obtain additional information about body function.
/Interpretation
How to interpret the results?
SO/Check results are functional and educational in nature. They do not serve to diagnose diseases or make medical diagnoses. However, they can be an additional source of information used during a broader analysis of body function.
Interpretation should take into account, among others:
- symptoms reported by the patient,
- laboratory test results,
- health interview,
- lifestyle,
- physical activity,
- body regeneration.
/Context
SO/Check and laboratory tests
SO/Check analysis does not replace laboratory tests or medical consultation. However, it can complement information obtained from other sources and support the assessment of functional dependencies occurring in the body.
In practice, results are often analysed in parallel with:
- blood morphology,
- biochemical tests,
- lifestyle assessment,
- health interview.
/In the office
Centrum Zdrowia Biomed
/FAQ
Frequent questions?
Is the SO/Check examination a medical test?
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No. The analysis is functional and educational in nature. It does not serve to diagnose diseases.
Is the examination safe?
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Yes. The analysis uses optical technology and does not require intervention in the body.
Does the examination replace blood tests?
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No. SO/Check does not replace laboratory tests or medical consultations.
How long does the examination take?
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The analysis itself usually takes a few minutes.
Do you need to prepare for the examination?
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In most cases, no special preparation is required.
/Scientific sources
VIS-NIR foundations
Selected publications on tissue spectroscopy and near infrared.
- 1 Jöbsis FF. Noninvasive, infrared monitoring of cerebral and myocardial oxygen sufficiency and circulatory parameters. Science. 1977;198(4323):1264–1267. doi:10.1126/science.929199
- 2 Jacques SL. Optical properties of biological tissues: a review. Physics in Medicine and Biology. 2013;58(11):R37–R61. doi:10.1088/0031-9155/58/11/R37
- 3 Zonios G, Bykowski J, Kollias N. Skin melanin, hemoglobin, and light scattering properties can be quantitatively assessed in vivo using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2001;117(6):1452–1457. doi:10.1046/j.0022-202x.2001.01577.x
- 4 Zonios G, Perelman LT, Backman V, et al. Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy of human adenomatous colon polyps in vivo. Applied Optics. 1999;38(31):6628–6637. doi:10.1364/AO.38.006628
- 5 Hamaoka T, McCully KK, Quaresima V, Yamamoto K, Chance B. Near-infrared spectroscopy/imaging for monitoring muscle oxygenation and oxidative metabolism in healthy and diseased humans. Journal of Biomedical Optics. 2007;12(6):062105. doi:10.1117/1.2805437
- 6 Grassi B, Quaresima V. Near-infrared spectroscopy and skeletal muscle oxidative function in vivo in health and disease: a review from an exercise physiology perspective. Journal of Biomedical Optics. 2016;21(9):091313. doi:10.1117/1.JBO.21.9.091313
- 7 Bashkatov AN, Genina EA, Kochubey VI, Tuchin VV. Measurement of tissue optical properties in the context of tissue optical clearing. Journal of Biomedical Optics. 2018;23(9):091416. doi:10.1117/1.JBO.23.9.091416
- 8 Hamaoka T, McCully KK. Review of early development of near-infrared spectroscopy and recent advancement of studies on muscle oxygenation and oxidative metabolism. Journal of Physiological Sciences. 2019;69(6):799–811. doi:10.1007/s12576-019-00697-2
/Statement
Important information and legal disclaimer
The VIS-NIR analysis performed using the SO/CHECK platform is educational and functional in nature. It does not constitute a healthcare service, medical diagnostics or disease diagnosis within the meaning of applicable law.
The technology does not replace medical consultation, laboratory tests or diagnostic-therapeutic procedures conducted by authorised medical entities. Any concerning results or health symptoms should be consulted with a doctor.
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