Low Carb Diet Vitamin Deficiency Panel - Test of the Month:
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Fasting Required: Yes, 10-12 hours
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 4-6 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Special Instructions: Refrain from vitamins, alcohol and fruits 24 hours prior to sample collection. Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
Description: This test panel gives you and your healthcare provider detailed information about whether your diet covers your nutritional needs if you are following a low-carb diet, are concerned about not getting certain nutrients, or are experiencing symptoms that suggest a nutrient deficiency.
Consider the Low Carb Diet Vitamin Deficiency Panel if you:
Panel Includes:
Fasting Required: Yes, 10-12 hours
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Average processing time 4-6 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Special Instructions: Refrain from vitamins, alcohol and fruits 24 hours prior to sample collection. Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
Description: This test panel gives you and your healthcare provider detailed information about whether your diet covers your nutritional needs if you are following a low-carb diet, are concerned about not getting certain nutrients, or are experiencing symptoms that suggest a nutrient deficiency.
Consider the Low Carb Diet Vitamin Deficiency Panel if you:
- Do not consume whole grains like wheat, rice, or oats
- Do not consume or limit starchy vegetables like potatoes
- Do not consume or limit fruits
- Consume mostly simple carbohydrates (processed foods)
Panel Includes:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Iodine
- Iron
- Magnesium, serum
- Zinc, plasma
- Ferritin
- CMP (Includes Potassium and Calcium)