Vitamin Profile Test in India
Vitamin Profile by Thyrocare
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Vitamin Profile by Healthians
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Vitamin Profile by MFine Diagnostics
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What is a Vitamin Profile?
Vitamins are nutrients that your body requires for growth and development. There are 13 essential vitamins in total, and each vitamin addresses a distinct body need. Your doctor may recommend a vitamin profile test to examine your body’s vitamin levels of which vitamin B12 and vitamin D are of high significance due to the health issues they cause if found deficient .
What does Vitamin Profile include?
A vitamin profile test is sometimes known as a multivitamin test since it examines the presence of various types of vitamins in your body. This profile test is a blood test used to detect vitamin insufficiency, specifically vitamin D and vitamin B12. Vitamin deficiencies are frequently caused by bad eating habits and hazardous lifestyle choices, resulting in a variety of health issues such as low immunity, persistent fatigue, and so on.
Benefits of Vitamin Profile.
MFine’s vitamin profile test package contains two tests, which are as follows:
How much does a Vitamin Profile cost?
Vitamin D total test: There are two major forms of vitamin D: vitamin D2 and vitamin D3, both biologically inactive. After your body absorbs these vitamins from your regular diet or synthesizes them in the skin after sunlight exposure, it transforms them into a form of vitamin D in the liver known as 25-hydroxyvitamin D or 25(OH)D which is the most circulated form in the body which then gets converted to a biologically active form called as 1,25 hydroxyvitamin D or 1,25(OH)D. A total vitamin D test determines the level of 25(OH)D in your blood. Low 25(OH)D levels in the blood can suggest malnutrition or bone diseases.
How long does it take to complete the Vitamin Profile?
Vitamin B12 blood test: A vitamin B12 blood test determines the level of vitamin B12 in your blood. Vitamin B12 is required by your body to manufacture a considerable number of blood cells and to maintain a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B12 deficiency could imply poor absorption of this vitamin. Anemia, nerve related problems like tingling and numbness in limbs with fatigue is the most prevalent medical disorder linked to low vitamin B12 levels in the body.
What is the procedure for Vitamin Profile?
Vitamins are one of the most essential components of the human body. Vitamin deficiency can lead to a variety of illnesses and it is essential to get them tested if you exhibit symptoms of deficiencies.
What preparation is required for a Vitamin Profile?
Every person has different nutritional needs at different times, but our food does not have the perfect balance to suit all of them. As a result, taking supplements as a baseline or eating a complete balanced diet or foods is required for good nutrition. A vitamin profile test tracks dietary deficits over time and can identify anyone who needs to supplement their diet to improve their health. When considering pregnancy or dealing with chronic disorders that can strain your immune system or cause additional stress on your body, this is crucial.
Why book Vitamin Profile through MFine?
Based on your symptoms and prevalent situations, a health checkup might help you determine which vitamin your body is deficient in.
How to book a Vitamin Profile?
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Frequently Asked Questions on Vitamin Profile
Are MFine's lab partners NABL accredited?
Yes, all our lab partners are NABL (National Accreditation Board of Testing and Calibration of Laboratories)-accredited labs. Thyrocare, Prima Diagnostics, Neuberg, Healthians, to name a few, are our top lab partners. Most of our lab partners have state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities for diagnostic tests.
Can I avail at-home sample collection for Vitamin Profile on weekends?
Yes, we provide sample collections on all days of the week. The timings can vary based on the test, and tests that require 8 to 10 hours of fasting may have morning slots.
Is fasting required for Vitamin Profile?
A vitamin profile test does not necessitate dietary measures such as fasting. If you’re on medication or taking another test simultaneously, we recommend seeing a general doctor. Based on your health state, current medication, and other lifestyle-related considerations, the doctor will be able to guide you in the right direction.
What samples are collected for Vitamin Profile?
For performing a vitamin profile, your doctor will usually puncture a vein in your arm with a needle, and collect the blood sample. The lab technicians will use this blood sample to determine the vitamin levels in your body.
When will I receive my test results for Vitamin Profile?
You will receive your test results within 48 hours of sample collection. You can download your reports on the MFine web and app platforms.
Will I get the result interpretation for my test results?
You will have a free doctor consultation along with your test results for Vitamin Profile. Our senior doctor will help you understand your results accurately and advise medications and lifestyle changes wherever required.
Which is the best place in India for Vitamin Profile?
All the major metro, tier 1, and tier 2 cities provide a good and affordable vitamin profile in major hospitals, clinics, and labs. You can visit your nearest hospital or clinic or browse through the MFine app to find the best clinic and book a Vitamin Profile Test today!
Can Vitamin Profile detect cancer?
No, vitamin profile per se can not detect cancer. It indicates vitamin deficiencies if one is experiencing.
Vitamin Profile vs. Vitamin D Test
While the vitamin profile includes vitamin D + B12 test, a total vitamin D test will measure your vit D2 and D3 levels, i.e 25(OH)D.
Can Vitamin Profile detect Common conditions or diseases associated with the test?
While the vitamin tests may indicate vitamin deficiencies in your body, it . may not indicate the exact condition or disease a person is suffering. Rather vitamin tests are used as a guide to support in making a clinical decision or diagnosis. It is always advisable to follow up with a doctor and undergo further testing.
Can a healthy diet help prevent vitamin deficiency?
Yes, consuming a healthy diet rich in these vitamins can help your body receive the necessary vitamins and prevent vitamin deficiency. Apart from natural sunlight and a few vitamin D rich foods like cod liver oil, seafood, egg yolks and mushrooms, some food items like milk and dairy products are also fortified with vitamin D to ensure small intake of this vitamin through our usual diet.
Vitamin B12 rich foods include eggs, dairy products, fortified cereals, mushrooms, yogurt, low fat milk, cheese and nutritional yeast. Vegetarians are prone to developing vitamin B12 deficiency when compared to those whose diet mainly includes meat products.
At what age is vitamin deficiency most common?
Vitamin deficits affect people of all ages, and they frequently coexist with mineral deficiencies (zinc, iron, and iodine). Because of their relatively high demands for these compounds and susceptibilities to their deficiencies , pregnant or lactating women, young children and elderly people are the most vulnerable to vitamin deficiencies.
What are the different causes behind vitamin deficiency?
Vitamin insufficiency is sometimes linked to your diet. Vitamins are complex chemicals that can be naturally found in various foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, chicken, and seafood Some foods are also vitamin-fortified.
In addition to dietary considerations, few medical conditions can impair vitamin absorption, even if your dietary vitamin intake is appropriate. Also, people living in certain geographical areas that affect or influence their exposure to direct sunlight are prone to developing vitamin D deficiencies. Some medications like anti-diabetic drugs can interfere with Vitamin B12 absorption leading to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Who should take the vitamin profile test?
If you happen to develop symptoms suggestive of vitamin deficiencies or if your general physician notices signs of vitamin deficiencies in your body, they may recommend that you undergo a vitamin deficiency test.
What are the common symptoms of vitamin deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to hair loss, muscle and joint pain, low back pain, tiredness. On the other hand, vitamin B12 deficiency most commonly causes fatigue, mood disorders, tingling and numbness sensation in the limbs, hairfall or coarse hair, skin changes, brittle nails.
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