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Vitamin A Deficiency Test in Colorado

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 Colorado communities

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

Denver2,650,725Vitamin A Deficiency TestColorado Springs628,808Vitamin A Deficiency TestAurora383,496Vitamin A Deficiency TestFort Collins301,596Vitamin A Deficiency TestLakewood155,608Vitamin A Deficiency TestPueblo142,727Vitamin A Deficiency TestThornton140,538Vitamin A Deficiency TestGreeley135,270Vitamin A Deficiency TestGrand Junction134,074Vitamin A Deficiency TestArvada122,903Vitamin A Deficiency TestBoulder120,818Vitamin A Deficiency TestWestminster115,535Vitamin A Deficiency TestCentennial107,972Vitamin A Deficiency TestLongmont104,035Vitamin A Deficiency TestHighlands Ranch103,238Vitamin A Deficiency TestLafayette99,475Vitamin A Deficiency TestLoveland75,938Vitamin A Deficiency TestBroomfield72,697Vitamin A Deficiency TestCastle Rock71,037Vitamin A Deficiency TestCommerce City61,516Vitamin A Deficiency TestParker57,311Vitamin A Deficiency TestLittleton45,465Vitamin A Deficiency TestSecurity-Widefield40,158Vitamin A Deficiency TestBrighton39,895Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorthglenn37,899Vitamin A Deficiency TestDakota Ridge34,361Vitamin A Deficiency TestKen Caryl33,889Vitamin A Deficiency TestEnglewood33,500Vitamin A Deficiency TestPueblo West32,991Vitamin A Deficiency TestWheat Ridge32,340Vitamin A Deficiency TestWindsor31,972Vitamin A Deficiency TestFountain29,495Vitamin A Deficiency TestErie29,367Vitamin A Deficiency TestColumbine25,924Vitamin A Deficiency TestEvans21,727Vitamin A Deficiency TestFour Square Mile21,723Vitamin A Deficiency TestLouisville21,091Vitamin A Deficiency TestClifton20,122Vitamin A Deficiency TestMontrose20,098Vitamin A Deficiency TestSherrelwood20,069Vitamin A Deficiency TestGolden20,041Vitamin A Deficiency TestDurango18,953Vitamin A Deficiency TestCimarron Hills18,619Vitamin A Deficiency TestCañon City17,157Vitamin A Deficiency TestFort Carson16,743Vitamin A Deficiency TestJohnstown16,596Vitamin A Deficiency TestWelby16,260Vitamin A Deficiency TestFirestone15,949Vitamin A Deficiency TestGreenwood Village15,548Vitamin A Deficiency TestBlack Forest14,375Vitamin A Deficiency TestFrederick14,127Vitamin A Deficiency TestFederal Heights14,111Vitamin A Deficiency TestSterling13,976Vitamin A Deficiency TestLone Tree13,701Vitamin A Deficiency TestFruita13,296Vitamin A Deficiency TestSuperior13,283Vitamin A Deficiency TestSteamboat Springs13,193Vitamin A Deficiency TestFort Morgan11,483Vitamin A Deficiency TestCherry Creek11,389Vitamin A Deficiency TestCastle Pines11,296Vitamin A Deficiency Test