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Vitamin A Deficiency Test in Maryland

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 Maryland communities

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

Baltimore2,205,092Vitamin A Deficiency TestBel Air South222,834Vitamin A Deficiency TestHagerstown194,602Vitamin A Deficiency TestFrederick175,032Vitamin A Deficiency TestWaldorf119,442Vitamin A Deficiency TestSalisbury108,982Vitamin A Deficiency TestColumbia105,086Vitamin A Deficiency TestGermantown90,235Vitamin A Deficiency TestSilver Spring82,472Vitamin A Deficiency TestEllicott City74,432Vitamin A Deficiency TestEldersburg70,639Vitamin A Deficiency TestGlen Burnie69,739Vitamin A Deficiency TestGaithersburg68,827Vitamin A Deficiency TestRockville67,095Vitamin A Deficiency TestDundalk66,426Vitamin A Deficiency TestBethesda66,294Vitamin A Deficiency TestTowson59,014Vitamin A Deficiency TestBowie58,113Vitamin A Deficiency TestSevern53,955Vitamin A Deficiency TestAspen Hill53,850Vitamin A Deficiency TestWheaton51,836Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Bethesda50,695Vitamin A Deficiency TestPotomac46,891Vitamin A Deficiency TestOdenton43,488Vitamin A Deficiency TestCatonsville42,789Vitamin A Deficiency TestWoodlawn42,053Vitamin A Deficiency TestEssex40,710Vitamin A Deficiency TestAnnapolis40,581Vitamin A Deficiency TestClinton39,925Vitamin A Deficiency TestSeverna Park39,108Vitamin A Deficiency TestChillum36,428Vitamin A Deficiency TestOlney35,815Vitamin A Deficiency TestRandallstown35,641Vitamin A Deficiency TestOwings Mills35,170Vitamin A Deficiency TestCollege Park34,961Vitamin A Deficiency TestMontgomery Village34,489Vitamin A Deficiency TestPikesville33,549Vitamin A Deficiency TestPasadena31,583Vitamin A Deficiency TestBel Air North30,969Vitamin A Deficiency TestParkville30,783Vitamin A Deficiency TestMilford Mill30,685Vitamin A Deficiency TestMiddle River30,606Vitamin A Deficiency TestCarney29,873Vitamin A Deficiency TestCrofton29,812Vitamin A Deficiency TestLaurel29,438Vitamin A Deficiency TestPerry Hall29,165Vitamin A Deficiency TestSouth Laurel27,998Vitamin A Deficiency TestReisterstown27,917Vitamin A Deficiency TestIlchester27,513Vitamin A Deficiency TestClarksburg27,354Vitamin A Deficiency TestLochearn26,995Vitamin A Deficiency TestSuitland26,375Vitamin A Deficiency TestFort Washington25,840Vitamin A Deficiency TestFairland25,324Vitamin A Deficiency TestArnold25,056Vitamin A Deficiency TestEdgewood25,004Vitamin A Deficiency TestGreenbelt24,602Vitamin A Deficiency TestLandover24,508Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Potomac24,449Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Laurel24,233Vitamin A Deficiency Test