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What is a Vitamin A Test?
Vitamin A, also called Retinol, has several immune-related functions serving as the first line of defense. It plays a significant role in strengthening the immune system, maintaining healthy skin and other parts of the body like the nose, and helping vision in low light conditions.
Deficiency or absence of Vitamin A in the body could result in various health conditions, from mild symptoms like dry skin and eyes to more severe cases of night blindness in adults and delayed growth in children. Therefore, it is vital to take a Vitamin A test for individuals who are at higher risk of developing Vitamin A deficiencies.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Vitamin A Test used for?
Vitamin A test evaluates the amount of Vitamin A in blood. Vitamin A test can be performed to diagnose Vitamin A deficiency, detect Vitamin A toxicity, and monitor individuals with existing conditions that cause vitamin deficiencies like Celiac disease or Crohn's disease.
Understanding the test results of Vitamin A Test
Normal values of Vitamin A in the blood range from 20-60 mcg/dl or 0.69-2.09 micromol/l. Values below this range indicate Vitamin A deficiency with symptoms like dry eyes, acne, breakouts, poor wound healing, etc. Values above this range indicate Vitamin A toxicity with symptoms like dizziness, nausea, blurry vision, dry skin, etc.
Why do I need a Vitamin A Test?
Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for skin growth and integrity, immune functioning, bone development, and embryonic development. You need a test to evaluate Vitamin A deficiency or toxicity as it adversely affects the body in mild and severe ways. Vitamin A test measures the levels of the vitamin in the blood to evaluate existing health conditions.
What happens during the Vitamin A Test?
Vitamin A test measures the level of Vitamin A in the blood. Blood is drawn through venipuncture by a needle from the back of the hand or inside of the elbow. The blood is collected in a syringe or vial and prepared for specific tests.
What does it mean if your vitamin A is high?
Higher Vitamin A levels may cause anemia, bone and muscle pain, diarrhea, double vision, hair loss, pseudotumor cerebri, ataxia, liver and spleen enlargement, and nausea.
In severe cases, it may also lead to cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic insufficiency, respiratory disorders, and celiac disease.
What indicates a deficiency of vitamin A?
Common symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency are night blindness, xerophthalmia, bitot spots, infection, skin irritation, keratomalacia, stunted growth, keratinization, infertility, etc. If you experience any of these symptoms, it may indicate Vitamin A deficiency.
What should your vitamin A level be?
Normal Vitamin A values range from 20-60 micrograms per decilitre or 2.09 micromoles per litre. These values can slightly differ as different laboratories use different measurements and sample preparation techniques. It is safe to consult your doctor about your Vitamin A test results.
What are the symptoms of low vitamin A?
Common Vitamin A deficiency symptoms include dry skin, dry and inflamed eyes, delayed growth, infertility, trouble conceiving, respiratory infections, various chest and throat infections, poor wound healing, acne, and breakouts. In severe cases, it may also lead to night blindness, Celiac disease, etc.
How long does a vitamin A test take?
Typically, in a Vitamin A test, blood is drawn from the inside of the elbow or back of the hand through venepuncture. The needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected into a syringe or an air-tight vial. This process is fairly painless. The blood sample is then prepared according to the specific test. The test results usually take 3-4 days.
What causes low vitamin A?
Vitamin A deficiency is fairly common in developing nations. It results from inadequate Vitamin A intake through foods, malabsorption, or liver disorders. Vitamin A deficiency impairs overall immunity and hematopoiesis. It causes rashes and vision-related conditions like xerophthalmia and night blindness.
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