When should the nutrition test not be performed?

The nutrition test should not be used:

  • in case of a blood-borne disease such as hepatitis or HIV
  • when taking steroids or immunosuppressants
  • in case of pregnancy or while breastfeeding
  • from children under 2 years of age, whereby children and adolescents under 18 years of age may perform the test under the supervision of an adult
  • when taking antibiotics
  • in case of existing infections or inflammations