Vitamin C, plasma — lab reference
In the reference guideHighly preanalytic-sensitive. Fasting, processing, and recent intake matter.
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What’s searchable?Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Some search terms matchedSupports collagen formation, antioxidant activity and absorption of nonheme iron.
Vitamin B6, plasma PLP — lab reference
Some search terms matchedRecent supplementation can elevate; very high values may be clinically relevant.
Fasting plasma glucose — lab reference
Some search terms matchedNormal <100; prediabetes 100-125; diabetes ≥126 on confirmatory testing unless unequivocal hyperglycemia.
Random plasma glucose — lab reference
Some search terms matchedDiabetes may be diagnosed at ≥200 with classic symptoms or hyperglycemic crisis.
C-peptide, fasting — lab reference
Some search terms matchedAsk your clinician to read this result with concurrent glucose, kidney function, and exogenous insulin use.
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 A, retinol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedFasting, liver function, inflammation, and carrier proteins matter.
Vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol — lab reference
Some search terms matchedInterpret relative to lipids when appropriate; assay-specific.
C-reactive protein (standard CRP) — lab reference
Some search terms matchedThe test method matters. Acute infection, injury, and chronic inflammation may elevate.
Renin / plasma renin activity — lab reference
Some search terms matchedDirect renin and plasma renin activity are not interchangeable.
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