Vitamin profile test is as necessary as similar other health check-ups
Vitamin is considered as one of the most important elements of the human body. Lack of vitamin may cause several kinds of diseases and it is known to all that some of those diseases are incurable too. Now the problem is, this is impossible to almost each and everyone to know about the exact percentage of vitamin in their body. That can be considered as the prime reason why we should go for a vitamin profile test.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What is a vitamin profile test?
Vitamins are extremely important for the healthy functioning of organs. High or low levels of vitamins can cause severe complications to the body. A vitamin profile test will help to measure the vitamin levels in your body to detect any vitamin deficiency.
When should you go for a vitamin profile test?
Your doctor may suggest you to go for this profile test, if you are having symptoms of certain vitamin deficiency. The symptoms may include:
- Tiredness
- Dry skin and hair
- Yellow skin
- Dizziness
- Weight loss
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness in hands and feet
- Slow wound healing
- Depression
What are the benefits of a vitamin profile test?
- There are several categories of vitamin in a human body. A vitamin test can help you understand the exact kind of the vitamin that your body lacks.
- If you are suffering from the crisis of any specific kind of vitamin in your body, then a vitamin checkup can help the doctors find out the exact treatment for you.
- It can also help you to know about the practices, exercises or the precautionary measures that are necessary to increase the amount of vitamin.
What is being measured in a vitamin profile test?
This profile test will measure the amount of all the vital vitamins in your body including water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.
What is the procedure of the profile test?
The profile test is a simple blood test. A pathological expert will collect a sample of blood through a vein in your hand.
Is fasting required for this?
No, fasting is not required for the vitamin profile test.
What will be the interpretation of the test results?
You can find the reference rangers in the test reports. However, the reference ranges of the vitamin levels might vary laboratory to laboratory. Consult your doctor for a better understanding of the test report.
Do you offer home sample collection facilities?
Yes. You can avail the benefits of home sample collection facilities.
What is the cost of vitamin profile tests?
The cost of our vitamin profile test packages starts from Rs. 650.
When will I get my report?
Soft copy report will be sent to your email address within 24-48 hrs. Hard copy (if opted) within 3-4 days by courier.