What is the purpose of this test?
The Vitamin #2 Essential Blood Test Panel is designed to provide a thorough assessment of key vitamins, minerals, and other important markers that support your overall health. By measuring levels of essential vitamins like B12, K1, and D, this test helps identify any potential deficiencies that could lead to issues like fatigue, weakened bones, or poor immune function. It also includes tests for iron and folate, which play vital roles in red blood cell production and oxygen transport.
In addition to vitamins and minerals, this panel checks your body's metabolic functions through a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), which evaluates your liver and kidney function, blood sugar, and electrolyte balance. Regular testing of these elements can help detect nutritional imbalances early, allowing you to make adjustments to your diet or lifestyle before more serious health problems arise.
The Vitamin #2 Essential Blood Test Panel includes:
- Vitamin B12: Measures the level of vitamin B12, essential for energy production, red blood cell formation, and nervous system health.
- Vitamin K1: Assesses vitamin K1 levels, which are important for blood clotting and bone health.
- Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy: Evaluates vitamin D levels, crucial for calcium absorption, bone strength, and immune function.
- Iron with Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC): Checks your iron levels and how well your body is using iron, important for oxygen transport and preventing anemia.
- Folate (Folic Acid): Measures folate levels, which support DNA production, red blood cell creation, and overall growth and development.
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel - 14 (CMP): Provides a detailed look at your liver and kidney function, blood sugar, and electrolytes to ensure proper metabolic and organ health.
Who should get this test?
- Individuals experiencing fatigue, weakness, or low energy.
- Those with known or suspected vitamin deficiencies.
- People with poor dietary habits or those who follow restricted diets.
- Anyone looking to monitor their overall nutritional and metabolic health.
- People at risk for anemia or bone health issues.
- Individuals with a family history of vitamin or mineral deficiencies.
Benefits of the Vitamin #2 Essential Blood Test Panel:
- Comprehensive Health Check: Offers a complete assessment of key vitamins, minerals, and metabolic markers in one test.
- Detects Deficiencies Early: Identifies vitamin and mineral deficiencies before they lead to serious health problems.
- Supports Energy Levels: Helps diagnose low vitamin B12 or iron levels that could be causing fatigue or weakness.
- Improves Bone Health: Monitors vitamin D and K1, which are crucial for strong bones and preventing fractures.
- Monitors Organ Function: The CMP provides vital information about liver and kidney health to ensure proper bodily function.
Preparation:
Fasting for at least 12 hours is required. 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.
