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New England · Vitamin A Deficiency Test

Vitamin A Deficiency Test in Massachusetts

This page explains the vitamin a deficiency test, what it measures, and how to order it. The Vitamin A Deficiency Test checks the level of Vitamin A in your blood to evaluate potential deficiencies.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This test measures the amount of Vitamin A, also known as Retinol, in the blood. Vitamin A is crucial for vision, immune function, and skin health. A deficiency can lead to various health issues if left unchecked.

What it measures

  • Retinol — reflects Vitamin A levels in the blood

What the test involves

The test involves a standard blood draw from a vein in your arm. The sample is then analyzed in a laboratory to determine Vitamin A levels.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians typically order this test if there are symptoms suggesting a Vitamin A deficiency, such as vision problems or skin issues. It may also be ordered for individuals with conditions affecting nutrient absorption.

Preparation

Preparation may include fasting or avoiding certain foods. Always follow the specific instructions provided by the collection lab.

How results are reported

Results indicate the level of Vitamin A in the blood and whether it falls within the lab's reference range. These ranges can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Sample collection instructions
  • Turnaround time for results

Cities

Vitamin A Deficiency Test in Massachusetts communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Boston4,208,580Vitamin A Deficiency TestSpringfield620,494Vitamin A Deficiency TestWorcester573,573Vitamin A Deficiency TestNew Bedford158,353Vitamin A Deficiency TestLeominster118,190Vitamin A Deficiency TestCambridge116,892Vitamin A Deficiency TestLowell114,804Vitamin A Deficiency TestBrockton104,216Vitamin A Deficiency TestQuincy100,544Vitamin A Deficiency TestLynn100,233Vitamin A Deficiency TestFall River93,339Vitamin A Deficiency TestNewton88,647Vitamin A Deficiency TestLawrence87,798Vitamin A Deficiency TestSomerville80,608Vitamin A Deficiency TestFramingham72,089Vitamin A Deficiency TestHaverhill67,093Vitamin A Deficiency TestMalden65,602Vitamin A Deficiency TestWaltham64,655Vitamin A Deficiency TestRevere60,720Vitamin A Deficiency TestMedford60,708Vitamin A Deficiency TestTaunton59,076Vitamin A Deficiency TestChicopee55,636Vitamin A Deficiency TestPeabody54,200Vitamin A Deficiency TestMethuen Town52,536Vitamin A Deficiency TestEverett48,368Vitamin A Deficiency TestAttleboro46,146Vitamin A Deficiency TestSalem44,452Vitamin A Deficiency TestPittsfield43,890Vitamin A Deficiency TestBeverly42,448Vitamin A Deficiency TestFitchburg41,796Vitamin A Deficiency TestMarlborough41,505Vitamin A Deficiency TestWoburn40,967Vitamin A Deficiency TestWestfield40,922Vitamin A Deficiency TestChelsea40,025Vitamin A Deficiency TestHolyoke38,480Vitamin A Deficiency TestWatertown Town35,171Vitamin A Deficiency TestGloucester29,814Vitamin A Deficiency TestMelrose29,567Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorthampton29,379Vitamin A Deficiency TestGardner21,183Vitamin A Deficiency TestNewburyport18,282Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Adams13,024Vitamin A Deficiency TestSouth Yarmouth11,696Vitamin A Deficiency TestMiddleborough Center7,790Vitamin A Deficiency TestMansfield Center7,689Vitamin A Deficiency TestWhitinsville7,329Vitamin A Deficiency TestWest Concord7,003Vitamin A Deficiency TestCochituate6,966Vitamin A Deficiency TestEast Falmouth6,739Vitamin A Deficiency TestPinehurst6,653Vitamin A Deficiency TestWest Yarmouth6,124Vitamin A Deficiency TestYarmouth Port5,872Vitamin A Deficiency TestBliss Corner5,529Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Scituate5,519Vitamin A Deficiency TestEast Harwich5,519Vitamin A Deficiency TestRaynham Center5,072Vitamin A Deficiency TestSmith Mills4,846Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Westport4,835Vitamin A Deficiency TestThe Pinehills4,724Vitamin A Deficiency TestMillis-Clicquot4,653Vitamin A Deficiency Test