First Line Phenotyping

The Monash Metabolic Phenotyping Platform can undertake a number of first line phenotyping procedures. Our experienced staff follow standardised procedures that are in line with world leading facilities, are similar to those performed in humans and precede the more complex gold standard in vivo metabolic studies. We can undertake several procedures on your behalf, including:

• Body composition analysis (body weight, lean mass, fat mass, bone density).
• Whole body glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity and glucose production.
• Exercise endurance and/or exercise capacity (including gas exchange data)
• Behavioural analysis.

Investigators can utilise our surgical procedures and have the option of choosing one test or a combination of tests to enhance the level of sensitivity for your research project. Should you require us to perform a procedure not listed here, we are more than happy to discuss your requirements and the feasibility of performing your procedure through our facility.