Vitamin A, retinol — lab reference
In the reference guideFasting, liver function, inflammation, and carrier proteins matter.
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What’s searchable?Vitamin A
Some search terms matchedSupports vision, immune function and tissue development.
Vitamin B12 — lab reference
Some search terms matched<150 supports deficiency; 150-400 is often treated as borderline and may warrant MMA/homocysteine review.
Vitamin B1, whole blood TDP — lab reference
Some search terms matchedFasting and supplement abstention improve interpretability.
Vitamin B6, plasma PLP — lab reference
Some search terms matchedRecent supplementation can elevate; very high values may be clinically relevant.
Vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedInterpret relative to lipids when appropriate; assay-specific.
Vitamin C, plasma — lab reference
Some search terms matchedHighly preanalytic-sensitive. Fasting, processing, and recent intake matter.
Phosphorus — lab reference
Some search terms matchedAsk your clinician to read this result with kidney function, calcium, vitamin D, and PTH.
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D — lab reference
Some search terms matchedNot a routine vitamin D status test. Ask your clinician to read this result with calcium, phosphorus, kidney function, and PTH.
Prothrombin time (PT) — lab reference
Some search terms matchedReagent-specific. Ask your clinician to read this result with INR, liver function, vitamin K, and anticoagulants.
Parathyroid hormone (intact PTH) — lab reference
Some search terms matchedAsk your clinician to read this result with calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin D, and kidney function.
White blood cell count (WBC) — lab reference
Some search terms matchedYour lab may use its own range. Symptoms, medicines, and the types of white blood cells also matter.
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