Micronutrient, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Blood

The Micronutrient, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Blood test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.

Clinical Significance
Micronutrient, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Blood - Vitamin B1 is required for branched-chain amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism. Vitamin B1 deficiency is most often due to alcoholism or chronic illness. In the early stage, patients with vitamin B1 deficiency exhibit anorexia, irritability, apathy, and generalized weakness. Prolonged deficiency causes beriberi.

Patients must be 18 years of age or greater.

Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is required

Reference Range(s)
≥18 years    78-185 nmol/L
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.