What is the purpose of this test?
The Vitamins Blood Test Panel is designed to evaluate the levels of essential vitamins and nutrients in your body, providing insight into your overall health and well-being. Vitamins play crucial roles in supporting various bodily functions, including energy production, immune response, and maintaining strong bones and healthy skin. Deficiencies in key vitamins like B12, D, and C can lead to fatigue, weakened immunity, poor bone health, and other health issues.
This comprehensive panel not only measures vitamin levels but also includes tests for iron, magnesium, and other important nutrients. These additional markers help assess how well your body is absorbing and using these vitamins. By understanding your vitamin status, you can take steps to correct deficiencies and improve your overall health, energy, and vitality.
The Vitamin #3 Extreme Blood Test Panel includes:
- Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production; low levels can cause fatigue and memory issues.
- Vitamin K1: Helps with blood clotting and bone health; low levels can lead to excessive bleeding and weak bones.
- Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy: Crucial for bone strength and immune function; deficiencies are linked to weak bones and frequent illness.
- Iron with Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC): Measures iron in the blood, vital for transporting oxygen; low levels can cause fatigue and weakness.
- Folate (Folic Acid): Essential for cell growth and DNA repair; important for pregnant women and can help prevent birth defects.
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14): Assesses liver and kidney function, blood sugar, and electrolyte levels to give a broad overview of your health.
- Magnesium RBC: Measures magnesium inside red blood cells; important for muscle and nerve function, heart health, and energy production.
- Ferritin Serum: Evaluates iron stores in the body, helping detect anemia or iron overload.
- Prealbumin: A marker for nutritional status, indicating protein levels in the body; useful in diagnosing malnutrition or other health conditions.
- Vitamin C: Supports immune function and skin health; low levels can lead to frequent infections and slow wound healing.
Who should get this test?
- People with symptoms of vitamin or mineral deficiencies like fatigue, muscle weakness, or frequent infections.
- Individuals with chronic health conditions that affect nutrient absorption, like Crohn’s disease or celiac disease.
- Those following restricted diets (e.g., vegan, vegetarian) who may not get enough of these essential vitamins from food alone.
- Athletes or highly active people looking to ensure they are meeting their nutritional needs for optimal performance.
- Pregnant women or those planning pregnancy to ensure they have adequate folate and other nutrients.
Benefits of the Vitamin #3 Extreme Blood Test Panel:
- Comprehensive health insights: Measures key vitamins and minerals to assess overall nutritional status and identify deficiencies.
- Early detection: Helps catch nutrient imbalances early, preventing potential health issues from worsening.
- Supports energy and metabolism: Evaluates vitamins essential for energy production and metabolism, like B12 and folate.
- Improves immune function: Tracks vitamins like Vitamin C and D that play crucial roles in immune system health.
- Guides personalized treatment: Provides detailed results that can guide dietary changes or supplement plans to restore optimal health.
Preparation:
Fasting for at least 12 hours is required. Avoid vitamin C supplements and fruits 24 hours before collection. Stop biotin 72 hours prior. Draw blood before starting the Schilling test, transfusions, or B12 therapy.
Test Results:
10 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.
