Vitamin Profile

A vitamin B12 level test measures the amount of B12 in your blood. Vitamin B12 is a B complex vitamin that is necessary for normal blood cell formation, tissue and cellular repair and DNA synthesis. Source-Vitamin B12 is found in animal products such as meat, shellfish, milk, cheese, and eggs. Why it is done- It helps to diagnose the cause of certain type of anemia such as megaloblastic anemia.It also helps to find the cause of dementia or other nervous system symptoms, such as tingling or numbness of the arms or legs (peripheral neuropathy). To See if vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is present after a person has been diagnosed with atrophic gastritis.

Serum Vitamin B12

Pernicious anemia,Vitamin B12 deficiency,Neuropathy,Megaloblastic anemia

Fatigue,Numbness,Tingling,Memory issues,Weakness

The Vitamin A test measures the level of vitamin A in the blood. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that promotes normal vision, contributes to growth of bone, teeth, and soft tissues and helps maintain skin and mucous membranes. Vitamin A testing is used to help diagnose vitamin A deficiency in people with symptoms, such as night blindness, or in people with diseases that impair intestinal absorption of nutrients. It may also be used to detect toxic levels caused by ingestion of large amounts of vitamin A.

Vitamin A

Blindness

Night blindness,Dry eyes,Dry skin,Frequent infections,Poor wound healing

This test measures the level of Vitamin D3 in blood. Vitamin D deficiency leads to bone malformation, softness or fracture of the bone and abnormal levels of calcium. 25- OH vitamin D3 test is carried out to determine vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D supplementation level. Vitamin D exists in two forms in the blood, 25- hydroxyl D [25(OH) D] and 1, 25-dihydroxy vitamin D [1, 25 (OH) (2) D]. 25- Hydroxy vitamin D is the major form of the hormone found in the blood and is vital for the growth and health of the bone. Without it bones turn soft resulting in various diseases such as rickets and osteomalacia. It also regulates the absorption of calcium, phosphorus, and to a lesser extent, magnesium.

Vitamin D3

Ricket,Skeletal and bone deformity

Delayed Growth, pain in the spine, legs and pelvis, muscle weakness, bowed legs, thickened wrist and ankles, breastbone projection.

This test measures the amount of vitamin E in blood. Deficiency of vitamin E may cause extensive neuropathy in young children and, in addition, is suspect as a possible cause of motor and sensory neuropathy in older children and in adults. One likely cause of vitamin E deficiency is intestinal malabsorption, resulting from bowel disease, pancreatic disease, or chronic cholestasis. Other causes of malabsorption of vitamin E include celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, and intestinal lymphangiectasia.

Vitamin E

Spinocerebellar Ataxia,Myopathies,Anemia,Retinopathy

Spinocerebellar Ataxia-Increased slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, Involuntary eye movement, shaking, loss of bladder and bowel Control, memory loss, depression and anxiety. Myopathies-cramping, stiffness, pain, tenderness, tightness. Anemia-fatique, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, cognitive problem, headache, cold hands and feet.

This test measures the amount of vitamin K in blood. Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins essential for the functioning of several proteins involved in blood clotting. Insufficient vitamin K can lead to excessive bleeding and easy bruising. Vitamin K is also involved in maintaining healthy bones by assisting in the transportation of calcium from the blood to the bone. Without sufficient amounts of vitamin K, calcium can build up on the arterial wall resulting in vascular and cardiovascular problems. Vitamin K is also thought to play an important role in the prevention of bone loss. Low blood levels of vitamin K have been associated with low bone density, and maintaining adequate levels of vitamin K can improve bone health while reducing the risk of fractures. Sources-Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables and oils, such as olive, cotton seed, and soya bean. Other foods rich in vitamin K are green peas and beans, spinach, oats and whole wheat. Vitamin K is also synthesised by colonic bacteria

Vitamin K

Bleeding Disorder

Bleeding Disorder-Bleeding into joints, Excessive Bruising, Heavy Bleeding, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Nose bleed.

The 25-OH Vitamin D (Total) test measures the sum of Vitamin D2​ and D3​ in your blood to determine if your levels are adequate for bone health and immune function. It is considered the most accurate way to monitor your body's "stored" vitamin D levels obtained from sunlight, diet, and supplements.

A folate test measures the concentration of Vitamin B9 in your blood to diagnose deficiencies that can lead to anemia or nerve damage. It is primarily used to ensure healthy red blood cell production and to monitor nutritional status, particularly during pregnancy.