Description
This 9 test panel tests for common nutrient deficiencies that vegans may encounter if they are not eating a balanced vegan diet.
Disease/Condition
Nutrients,
Anemia,
Pregnancy,
Neurological Disorders
Location
In-person visit
Specimen
Blood (Venous)
Type
Electronic Cell Sizing/Counting,
Cytometry,
Microscopy,
Immunoassay,
Enzymatic,
Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) mass spectrometry (MS) - ICP-MS,
Spectrophotometry
Analytes Included
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Ferritin
- Folate (Vitamin B9/folic acid)
- Homocysteine
- Iron
- Zinc