Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive
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Copper
Ferritin
Also known as: Folate Serum, Folic Acid
Folate, Serum
Also known as: Homocysteine, Homocysteine Cardiovascular
HOMOCYSTEINE,
Also known as: Iodine SerumPlasma, Iodine, Serum
Iodine, Serum/Plasma
Also known as: Iron and TIBC, Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity TIBC, TIBC
% Saturation
Iron Binding Capacity
Iron, Total
Magnesium
Also known as: Magnesium RBC
Magnesium, Rbc
Also known as: Thyroxine Binding Prealbumin, Thyroxine-binding Prealbumin, Transthyretin
Prealbumin
Vitamin D, 25-Oh, D2
Vitamin D, 25-Oh, D3
Vitamin D, 25-Oh, Total
Vitamin D, 25-Oh, Total
Selenium
Transferrin
Also known as: Retinol, Vitamin A, Vitamin A Retinol
Vitamin A
Also known as: B1, B1 Vitamin, Thiamine, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B1 Thiamine LCMSMS
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine),
Also known as: B12, B12 Vitamin, Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin, Vitamin B12 Cobalamin
Vitamin B12
Also known as: B2, Riboflavin, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B2 Riboflavin Plasma
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin),
Also known as: B3, B3 Vitamin, Niacin, Nicotinamide, Nicotinic acid, Vitamin B3 Nicotinic acid
Nicotinamide
Nicotinic Acid
Also known as: B5 Vitamin, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic
Also known as: B6, B6 Vitamin, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxal Phosphate, Pyridoxal Phosphate (PLP), Vitamin B6 Pyridoxal Phosphate
Vitamin B6
Also known as: Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin C
Also known as: 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, Vitamin D 125Dihydroxy LCMSMS
Vitamin D, 1,25 (Oh)2,
Vitamin D2, 1,25 (Oh)2
Vitamin D3, 1,25 (Oh)2
Also known as: Alpha-Tocopherol, Vitamin E Tocopherol
Alpha-Tocopherol
Beta-Gamma-Tocopherol
Vitamin K
Also known as: ZN, Plasma
Zinc
The Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive panel contains 24 tests with 33 biomarkers .
Brief Description: The Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive panel is the pinnacle of nutritional diagnostics, offering a broad-spectrum analysis of essential nutrients critical for maintaining optimal health. This extensive panel encompasses a wide array of tests designed to evaluate the levels of vital vitamins, minerals, and trace elements in the body. By assessing these key nutritional components, the panel provides invaluable insights into an individual's overall nutritional status, uncovering potential deficiencies or excesses that could impact health and well-being.
Collection Method: Blood Draw
Specimen Type: Serum, Packed RBCs, and Plasma
Test Preparation: Fasting for at least 12 hours is required. Collection should be done in the morning.
Patient should refrain from taking vitamins or mineral herbal supplements for at least one week before sample collection.
Patient is to be restricted from alcohol, coffee, tea, raw fish, liver, pork, sausage and vitamins for at least 24 hours before sample collection
When and Why the Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive Panel May Be Ordered
The Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive panel is typically ordered by healthcare providers for individuals experiencing symptoms of nutritional deficiencies or imbalances, those with chronic health conditions, or individuals seeking a thorough evaluation of their nutritional status. It is also valuable for people with specific dietary restrictions, such as vegans or those with food allergies, and for individuals looking to optimize their health and prevent disease through targeted nutritional interventions.
What the Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive Panel Checks For
This panel covers a broad spectrum of nutritional assessments:
- Copper: Essential for iron metabolism, enzyme function, and nervous system health.
- Ferritin: Indicates iron storage levels and helps assess iron deficiency or overload.
- Folate Serum: Critical for DNA synthesis and repair, and red blood cell formation.
- Homocysteine: Elevated levels can indicate increased risk for cardiovascular diseases and are influenced by B vitamins.
- Iodine: Vital for thyroid function and metabolic regulation.
- Iron and TIBC: Assess iron status and transport capacity, important for diagnosing anemia.
- Magnesium Serum and RBC, Magnesium RBC: Key for muscle and nerve function, heart health, and bone strength.
- Prealbumin: A marker of nutritional status and protein levels.
- QuestAssureD 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Total with D2 and D3: Reflects vitamin D status, crucial for bone health and immune function.
- Selenium: Important for antioxidant defense and thyroid function.
- Transferrin: Indicates iron transport capacity and overall iron status.
- Vitamin A (Retinol): Vitamin A is essential for vision, immune function, and skin health. It also plays a role in cell growth and differentiation.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Thiamine is crucial for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system, muscles, and heart.
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Riboflavin is involved in energy production, cellular function, growth, and development. It also helps in the metabolism of drugs and fats.
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Niacin is essential for converting food into energy. It helps maintain healthy skin, nerves, and digestion.
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Pantothenic acid is vital for the synthesis and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal Phosphate): Vitamin B6 is involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production, and the creation of neurotransmitters.
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Cobalamin is crucial for nerve tissue health, brain function, and the production of red blood cells. It is involved in the metabolism of every cell of the human body.
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system, skin health, and wound healing. It also aids in the absorption of iron.
- Vitamin D 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin: This active form of vitamin D plays a critical role in calcium absorption, bone health, immune function, and inflammation reduction.
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals. It's important for immune function and skin health.
- Vitamin K: Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism.
Conditions and Diseases Detected by the Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive Panel
The Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive panel can help detect a variety of conditions and deficiencies:
- Iron-deficiency anemia: Identified through low ferritin and abnormal iron/TIBC levels.
- Megaloblastic anemia: Due to deficiencies in folate and vitamin B12.
- Osteoporosis: Linked to low levels of vitamin D, calcium (indirectly assessed through related nutrients), and magnesium.
- Thyroid disorders: Iodine levels can provide insights into thyroid health.
- Immune system dysfunctions: Vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and selenium levels are crucial for immune function.
- Cardiovascular diseases: Homocysteine levels are associated with cardiovascular risk.
- Neurological conditions: Vitamins B1, B6, and B12 are important for nerve function.
- Vitamin A deficiency: Can lead to night blindness and increase susceptibility to infections.
- Thiamine (B1) deficiency: May result in Beriberi, affecting the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
- Riboflavin (B2) deficiency: Can cause skin disorders and mucosal membrane inflammation.
- Niacin (B3) deficiency: Leads to Pellagra, characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.
- Pantothenic Acid (B5) and Pyridoxal Phosphate (B6) deficiencies: Can lead to neurological symptoms and anemia.
- Cobalamin (B12) deficiency: Results in megaloblastic anemia and neurological issues.
- Vitamin C deficiency: Known as Scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums, weakness, and bruising.
- Vitamin D deficiency: Can lead to bone disorders such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
- Vitamin E deficiency: Rare but can cause neurological problems due to nerve damage.
- Vitamin K deficiency: Can lead to increased bleeding and bone weakness.
Utilizing the Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive Panel in Treatment and Monitoring
Healthcare professionals use the comprehensive data from this panel to develop targeted treatment plans, which may include dietary modifications, supplementation, or other interventions. For example:
- Anemia treatment: Iron supplements for iron-deficiency anemia; folate and vitamin B12 for megaloblastic anemia.
- Bone health: Vitamin D and magnesium supplementation for bone strength and to aid in the prevention of osteoporosis.
- Cardiovascular health: B-vitamin supplementation to manage homocysteine levels.
- Immune support: Adjustments in zinc, selenium, vitamin C, and vitamin D intake.
The Vitamins & Minerals - Comprehensive panel offers an unparalleled depth of insight into an individual's nutritional status, providing a robust foundation for personalized healthcare strategies. By addressing deficiencies and imbalances revealed by this panel, healthcare professionals and individuals can work together to optimize health, prevent disease, and enhance overall well-being.
We advise having your results reviewed by a licensed medical healthcare professional for proper interpretation of your results.