When should you take a vitamin test?<\/h2>\n
It is recommended to undergo diagnostics if you notice:<\/p>\n
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Chronic fatigue, drowsiness, or irritability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Peeling skin, brittle hair or nails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Frequent colds or prolonged recovery from illnesses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Vegetarian food, strict diets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Taking certain medications (e.g., statins, antacids, oral contraceptives)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What tests are included in the laboratory test?<\/h2>\n
The following indicators are most often studied:<\/p>\n
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\n \nVitamin name<\/th>\n What does it show?<\/th>\n Norm*<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Vitamin D (25(OH)D)<\/td>\n Immunity, skeletal system<\/td>\n 30\u201350 ng\/ml<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vitamin B12<\/a><\/td>\n Nervous system, hematopoiesis<\/td>\n 200\u2013900 pg\/mL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Folic acid (B9)<\/td>\n DNA synthesis, pregnancy<\/td>\n >3 ng\/ml<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vitamin A (retinol)<\/td>\n Vision, skin<\/td>\n 0.3\u20130.7 mg\/l<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vitamin E (tocopherol)<\/td>\n Antioxidant protection<\/td>\n 5\u201320 mg\/l<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vitamin K<\/td>\n Blood clotting<\/td>\n 0.1\u20132.2 ng\/ml<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vitamin C<\/td>\n Immunity, antioxidant<\/td>\n 0.4\u20132.0 mg\/dL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n*Reference values may vary depending on the laboratory.<\/p>\n
How to prepare for the analysis?<\/h2>\n
To ensure accurate results:<\/p>\n
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Donate blood on an empty stomach<\/strong> (don't eat for 8\u201312 hours)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Do not take vitamin supplements 3\u20135 days before the test (with the approval of your doctor)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Avoid physical exertion the day before the test.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Where and how is the research conducted?<\/h2>\n
The Medilab Plus laboratory is available comprehensive vitamin panel<\/strong> or individual tests. Blood collection takes no more than 5 minutes. Results can be obtained online within 1\u20132 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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<\/h2>\nCan children be tested?<\/h2>\n
Yes. Diagnosis is especially recommended for:<\/p>\n
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Refusal to eat, appetite disorders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Frequent acute respiratory infections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Growth or developmental delays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Atopic dermatitis or other skin manifestations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What to do after receiving the results?<\/h2>\n
Interpretation should be done by doctor<\/strong> \u2014 a therapist, endocrinologist or pediatrician. It is important not to prescribe vitamins to yourself without supervision, because hypervitaminosis<\/strong> can be no less dangerous than deficit<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Assessing your vitamin status is a simple step that can help maintain energy, well-being, and prevent chronic diseases. Prevention is always better than cure.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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