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Vitamin A Deficiency Test in Ohio

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 Ohio communities

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

Cincinnati1,712,287Vitamin A Deficiency TestCleveland1,683,059Vitamin A Deficiency TestColumbus1,556,848Vitamin A Deficiency TestDayton709,300Vitamin A Deficiency TestAkron546,549Vitamin A Deficiency TestToledo490,832Vitamin A Deficiency TestYoungstown363,541Vitamin A Deficiency TestCanton277,741Vitamin A Deficiency TestLorain186,500Vitamin A Deficiency TestMiddletown95,296Vitamin A Deficiency TestSpringfield85,121Vitamin A Deficiency TestParma80,880Vitamin A Deficiency TestNewark78,447Vitamin A Deficiency TestMansfield74,021Vitamin A Deficiency TestLima69,440Vitamin A Deficiency TestHamilton63,127Vitamin A Deficiency TestKettering57,503Vitamin A Deficiency TestElyria52,853Vitamin A Deficiency TestCuyahoga Falls50,906Vitamin A Deficiency TestLakewood50,841Vitamin A Deficiency TestEuclid49,382Vitamin A Deficiency TestDublin48,613Vitamin A Deficiency TestMentor47,369Vitamin A Deficiency TestBeavercreek46,320Vitamin A Deficiency TestStrongsville46,187Vitamin A Deficiency TestCleveland Heights45,267Vitamin A Deficiency TestFairfield44,550Vitamin A Deficiency TestHuber Heights42,650Vitamin A Deficiency TestGrove City41,025Vitamin A Deficiency TestDelaware41,004Vitamin A Deficiency TestLancaster40,360Vitamin A Deficiency TestFindlay40,323Vitamin A Deficiency TestReynoldsburg39,803Vitamin A Deficiency TestWarren39,334Vitamin A Deficiency TestWesterville38,960Vitamin A Deficiency TestUpper Arlington36,566Vitamin A Deficiency TestMarion36,053Vitamin A Deficiency TestGahanna35,626Vitamin A Deficiency TestHilliard35,530Vitamin A Deficiency TestBrunswick35,272Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Ridgeville34,883Vitamin A Deficiency TestStow34,556Vitamin A Deficiency TestFairborn34,398Vitamin A Deficiency TestMason34,337Vitamin A Deficiency TestWestlake34,049Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Olmsted32,371Vitamin A Deficiency TestMassillon32,199Vitamin A Deficiency TestNorth Royalton31,150Vitamin A Deficiency TestBowling Green30,715Vitamin A Deficiency TestAustintown30,179Vitamin A Deficiency TestGarfield Heights29,585Vitamin A Deficiency TestShaker Heights29,197Vitamin A Deficiency TestKent27,912Vitamin A Deficiency TestGreen27,267Vitamin A Deficiency TestWooster26,753Vitamin A Deficiency TestTroy26,093Vitamin A Deficiency TestMedina26,011Vitamin A Deficiency TestXenia25,411Vitamin A Deficiency TestBarberton25,309Vitamin A Deficiency TestSandusky25,066Vitamin A Deficiency Test