Vegetarian & Vegan Diet Vitamin Deficiency Panel:
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Fasting Required: 12 hours fasting is preferred but not required
Specimen: Blood
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Results: Average processing time 5-10 days **temporarily running 10-15 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 alcohol and vitamins for at least 24 hours before collection.
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 vegetarian or vegan diet and are concerned about not getting certain nutrients, or are experiencing symptoms that suggest a nutrient deficiency.
Consider the Vegetarian and Vegan Diet Vitamin Deficiency Panel if you:
Panel Includes:
Fasting Required: 12 hours fasting is preferred but not required
Specimen: Blood
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Results: Average processing time 5-10 days **temporarily running 10-15 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 alcohol and vitamins for at least 24 hours before collection.
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 vegetarian or vegan diet and are concerned about not getting certain nutrients, or are experiencing symptoms that suggest a nutrient deficiency.
Consider the Vegetarian and Vegan Diet Vitamin Deficiency Panel if you:
- Follow a plant-based diet
- Do not consume meat, poultry, fish, or eggs.
Panel Includes:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D
- Calcium, serum
- Iodine, serum
- Iron, serum
- OmegaCheck® (includes Omega-3 (EPA+ DHA) Index; Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio; Arachidonic Acid/EPA Ratio; Arachidonic Acid; EPA; and DHA)
- Zinc, plasma