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Vitamin A (Retinol) Test
Also known as Retinol
You need to provide
Blood
This test is for
Male, Female
Test Preparation
Understanding Vitamin A (Retinol) Test
What is Vitamin A (Retinol) Test?
Vitamin A test is a blood test which is performed to evaluate the amount of Vitamin A in your blood.
This assay is useful for diagnosing Vitamin A deficiency & toxicity and for monitoring therapy. It evaluates persons with intestinal malabsorption of lipids. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to blindness whereas chronic intoxication can affect several organs. Known HIV positive patients with Vitamin A deficiency show increased disease progression and mortality
What is Vitamin A (Retinol) Test used for?
- To diagnose Vitamin A deficiency
- To detect Vitamin A toxicity
- To monitor people with conditions which cause vitamin deficiencies such as Celiac Disease and Crohns Disease
Interpreting Vitamin A (Retinol) Test results
Interpretations
A lower than normal value of vitamin A means you do not have enough vitamin A in your blood.
A high vitamin A blood level indicates excess of vitamin A in your blood. High concentrations of Vitamin A are associated with bone fractures.
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