This Vitamin A blood test may be used to show a Vitamin A deficiency/toxicity. Symptoms of a Vitamin A deficiency may be: malnutrition, dry eyes and skin, repeat infection, Anaemia, night blindness and more. Alcohol abuse can also affect Vitamin A levels. This test may also be used for patients using nutrition supplements to assess the risk of a vitamin deficiency.
This private blood analysis for Vitamin A is accessible at over thirty one Spire hospitals around the UK.
Included in every test for Vitamin A are a Doctors Referral, all Phlebotomy fees (your blood taken at a Private Hospital), all laboratory fees and includes our GP comments.
Inclusions: analysis for this analyte only.
Special Instructions: No Special Instructions.
Attendance Restrictions: No Special Attendance Restrictions.
Laboratory Notes:
Sample Container: 1 x Gold
Fasting: If fasting is required, it will be explained on your Pathology Passport. 8 hours fasting is sufficient when it is required.