Vitamin Deficiency Tests Overview

Vitamins are an essential part of your daily diet, and not having an adequate intake can lead to vitamin deficiency. As you might know, the deficiency of essential vitamins in your diet can cause an increased risk of certain conditions like night blindness, scurvy, anaemia, bone weakness or fragility. These conditions can range from quality-of-life problems to full-blown medical problems that require medical attention.

Vitamin deficiency tests are used by doctors to study these deficiencies and offer the required medical intervention to patients in order to improve their daily lives. A blood test for vitamin deficiency is the most common form of vitamin deficiency test and it is highly accurate in helping doctors diagnose any relevant health problems.

Why Are Vitamin Deficiency Tests Prescribed?

Vitamin deficiency tests are prescribed when patients show certain symptoms such as:

• Vision problems
• Lack of appetite
• Symptoms of depression
• Mood swings
• Gum bleeding
• Muscle pain
• Heart palpitations
• Constipation
• Yellowing of skin
• Weight loss
• Tingling sensation in hands and feet

Based on these reported symptoms doctors can order vitamin deficiency tests to determine the type of vitamin deficiency that affects the patient. The test reports can be used to offer dietary recommendations to patients in order to treat their vitamin deficiencies.

How Are Vitamin Deficiency Tests Performed?

A blood test for vitamin deficiency is the most common way to perform vitamin deficiency tests. The procedure involves drawing blood from the veins in the forearms of the patient and sending it to for testing stored in an airtight vial. A bandaid is then placed over the area of blood drawing to prevent any germs, dirt, or bacteria from entering your body.

Home Sample Collection

Aster Labs proudly offers home sample collection for vitamin blood tests. Our services are equally personalised and helpful for patients whether you are visiting our centres or opting for home sample collection. Our experts will always reach your location on time and help you go through the sample collection process painlessly.

How To Prepare For Vitamin Deficiency Tests?

There are no specific prerequisites for vitamin deficiency tests. However, you should talk to your doctors regarding the need for any fasting or inform them about any medications you are currently taking before the test. This helps ensure a higher accuracy of test results.

What Does Vitamin Deficiency Test Results Mean?

Vitamins blood test reports are expressed as the level of each vitamin in your blood. The normal level and your results are simultaneously displayed to help patients and medical professionals comprehend the reports. Based on the reports of the blood test for vitamin deficiency, doctors recommend a treatment plan to patients to help treat the symptoms.