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Vitamin A Deficiency Test in California

This page explains the vitamin a deficiency test, what it measures, and how to order it. This blood test helps assess your body's Vitamin A levels to check for potential deficiencies.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days
Price range$116
PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.
Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab
ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble nutrient essential for vision, immune function, and cell growth. This test measures the amount of Vitamin A in your blood to determine if levels are within a typical range.

What it measures

  • Vitamin A (Retinol) — reflects the amount of Vitamin A available for use by the body

What the test involves

A healthcare professional will collect a blood sample, usually from a vein in your arm. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians may order this test if they suspect a Vitamin A deficiency based on your diet, symptoms, or medical history. It can help identify if your body has enough of this important vitamin.

Preparation

Follow any specific instructions provided by the laboratory regarding food or drink consumption before your test. Generally, no special preparation is needed.

How results are reported

Results are typically available within a few business days and will indicate whether your Vitamin A level is low, normal, or high. Reference ranges can vary between laboratories.

Before you go

  • Fasting requirements
  • Specific preparation instructions
  • Estimated turnaround time

Cities

Vitamin A Deficiency Test in California communities

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

Los Angeles12,121,244Vitamin A Deficiency TestSan Francisco3,290,197Vitamin A Deficiency TestSan Diego3,084,174Vitamin A Deficiency TestRiverside2,022,285Vitamin A Deficiency TestSacramento1,924,167Vitamin A Deficiency TestSan Jose1,729,879Vitamin A Deficiency TestFresno719,558Vitamin A Deficiency TestConcord640,270Vitamin A Deficiency TestBakersfield590,845Vitamin A Deficiency TestMission Viejo588,540Vitamin A Deficiency TestMurrieta509,526Vitamin A Deficiency TestLong Beach466,565Vitamin A Deficiency TestOakland437,548Vitamin A Deficiency TestStockton406,822Vitamin A Deficiency TestVictorville389,060Vitamin A Deficiency TestModesto382,994Vitamin A Deficiency TestLancaster381,732Vitamin A Deficiency TestOxnard366,330Vitamin A Deficiency TestIndio361,831Vitamin A Deficiency TestAnaheim348,204Vitamin A Deficiency TestAntioch322,796Vitamin A Deficiency TestSanta Rosa314,196Vitamin A Deficiency TestSanta Ana313,818Vitamin A Deficiency TestIrvine297,868Vitamin A Deficiency TestSanta Clarita275,230Vitamin A Deficiency TestChula Vista274,818Vitamin A Deficiency TestVisalia249,804Vitamin A Deficiency TestFremont231,502Vitamin A Deficiency TestSan Bernardino220,821Vitamin A Deficiency TestThousand Oaks211,045Vitamin A Deficiency TestMoreno Valley208,371Vitamin A Deficiency TestFontana208,087Vitamin A Deficiency TestSalinas199,290Vitamin A Deficiency TestHuntington Beach198,735Vitamin A Deficiency TestSanta Barbara198,240Vitamin A Deficiency TestGlendale196,512Vitamin A Deficiency TestHemet191,170Vitamin A Deficiency TestVallejo181,882Vitamin A Deficiency TestElk Grove175,510Vitamin A Deficiency TestOntario175,223Vitamin A Deficiency TestOceanside174,461Vitamin A Deficiency TestRancho Cucamonga173,946Vitamin A Deficiency TestGarden Grove172,708Vitamin A Deficiency TestPalmdale167,987Vitamin A Deficiency TestSanta Cruz165,933Vitamin A Deficiency TestHayward162,254Vitamin A Deficiency TestCorona157,844Vitamin A Deficiency TestMerced157,617Vitamin A Deficiency TestSunnyvale155,550Vitamin A Deficiency TestPomona151,592Vitamin A Deficiency TestEscondido151,443Vitamin A Deficiency TestTorrance147,156Vitamin A Deficiency TestRoseville145,687Vitamin A Deficiency TestFairfield145,163Vitamin A Deficiency TestFullerton142,964Vitamin A Deficiency TestSanta Maria142,230Vitamin A Deficiency TestOrange139,195Vitamin A Deficiency TestPasadena138,771Vitamin A Deficiency TestYuba City129,536Vitamin A Deficiency TestSanta Clara127,922Vitamin A Deficiency Test