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Vitamin Deficiency Test

Find out if you’re getting enough vitamin D, B12 and B9 (folate) with this vitamin test.

Whether you want to evaluate your nutrition plan, or just want to be sure you're getting enough of the good stuff, this Vitamin Deficiency Test assesses your levels of vitamin D, vitamin B12 and vitamin B9. This test provides insight of the possible gaps of your nutrition and support in making better food choices to nourish your body.  


Vitamin D plays a significant factor in bone health. Vitamin B9, also known as folate or folic acid, is important in red blood cell formation, healthy cell function and growth. Vitamin B12, plays a role in red blood cell formation along with cell metabolism, nerve function and DNA production.

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Test Details

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Sample Type: Blood
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Collection Method: In person at a Labcorp location
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Age: 18-100
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Results: 1 day from when your sample arrives at our lab
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HSA/FSA: Accepted
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Test must be taken by purchaser

Preparation: If you’re taking a supplement containing biotin (also called vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R), commonly found in products promoting nail, skin and hair health, it is recommended that you wait at least 72 hours from your last dose before sample collection.

What's Tested

Vitamin B12 and Folate Test

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Vitamin B12 and folate support many cellular functions in the body. B12 supports nerve function, and folate (aka folic acid or vitamin B9) converts carbohydrates into energy and forms DNA. Both B12 and folate are essential to red blood cell production.

 

The Vitamin B12 and Folate Test measures levels of vitamin B12 and folate in your blood to help identify potential vitamin deficiencies. A B12 deficiency or a folate deficiency may lead to symptoms of fatigue, weakness or anemia.

 

Explore other key vitamins and minerals with OnDemand’s Micronutrient Test  to get a better understanding of your nutritional status. 

 

Vitamin B12 and folate work closely, making red blood cells and helping iron work better in your body.
  • Vitamin B12

    Vitamin B12 plays an essential role in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function and more. It’s found in foods such as nutritional yeast, plant-based milks and certain cereals. When you’re deficient in vitamin B12, you may experience symptoms like fatigue, weight loss and loss of appetite. 

  • Folate

    A natural form of vitamin B9, folate helps your body make new red blood cells and DNA, and it plays an important role in a fetus’s development. It’s found in foods such as leafy greens, beans, seafood, eggs and more. When you’re deficient in folate, you may experience symptoms like fatigue and weight loss.

    • Vitamin D Test

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    Vitamin D is both a nutrient you eat as well as a hormone that's produced by your skin in response to sunlight exposure. It plays a significant role in bone health by helping regulate calcium and phosphorus, which are essential minerals that work together to build strong bones. Vitamin D also has a role in your nerve, muscle and immune systems, as well as your mental health. 

    This vitamin D blood test evaluates 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-D): the best measure of how much vitamin D is stored in your body. A prolonged deficiency in vitamin D has been shown to lead to fatigue, bone pain and even depression.  

    Discover your nutritional status with the Micronutrient Test. Measure essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, B12, folate, magnesium, iodine and zinc to get a bigger picture of your health. 

    Discover your vitamin D levels with a vitamin D blood test
  • Vitamin D

    Labcorp OnDemand’s Vitamin D Test measures the level of 25-hydroxy vitamin D in your blood. Vitamin D helps your body regulate calcium metabolism which in turn helps maintain healthy bones, control infections, reduce inflammation and more. Your skin produces vitamin D through sunlight exposure. Vitamin D is also found in foods such as fatty fish, mushrooms, egg yolks and fortified milks. When you’re deficient in vitamin D, you may experience symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness and depression. Additionally, you could become more prone to having fractures from falls if you have a vitamin D deficiency.

    • About This Test

    What's Tested

    Why Consider This Test

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    Concerned about osteoporosis?

    Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption and plays an essential role in preventing osteoporosis.¹

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    Seeking preventative care?

    Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It is possible to improve your vitamin D levels through nutrition, increased sun exposure and supplements.¹

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    Curious about your B12 levels?

    Even if they’re getting enough, some people, including older adults, those who have had gastrointestinal surgery (such as weight loss surgery), or those with digestive disorders (such as celiac or Crohn’s disease) simply have trouble absorbing vitamin B12.² 

    References:

    1. National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements website. Updated November 8, 2022. Accessed December 16, 2022. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-Consumer/

    2. National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin B-12 Fact Sheet for Consumers. National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements website. Updated July 7, 2021. Accessed November 15, 2022. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-Consumer/

    3. National Institute of Health office of Dietary Supplements. Folate Fact Sheet for Consumers. National Institute of Health office of Dietary Supplements website. Updated November 1, 2022. Accessed December 16, 2022. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-Consumer/

    4. Mayo Clinic. Vitamin deficiency anemia. Updated January 18, 2022. Accessed October 2, 2023. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vitamin-deficiency-anemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355025

    How It Works

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    Purchase Your Test

    Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.

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    Provide Your Sample

    Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.

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    Get Your Results

    View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

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    FAQ

    • A vitamin test can help you find out if you’re getting enough of the essential vitamins that support your overall physical health, from bone health and cell metabolism to blood cell formation and DNA production. Our Vitamin Deficiency Test measures your levels of vitamin D, vitamin B12 and vitamin B9. 

    • Common signs of a vitamin deficiency anemia include4:

      • Fatigue
      • Shortness of breath
      • Dizziness
      • Irregular heartbeats
      • Pale or yellowish skin
      • Muscle weakness
      • Numbness in hands or feet
      • Unsteadiness
      • Mental confusion or forgetfulness

    • You should test your vitamin levels if you are at higher risk for vitamin deficiencies. This may include those who:

      • Have limited sun exposure
      • Have darker pigmentation
      • Have a history of liver disease or cystic fibrosis 
      • Have had gastrointestinal surgery or who experience digestive disorders (e.g., celiac or Crohn’s disease, IBD, IBS)
      • Are obese
      • Follow a plant-based diet, e.g., vegetarians or vegans
      • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

       

      Taking a vitamin deficiency test will let you know of possible gaps in your nutrition and help you make more informed decisions to nourish your body and boost overall health.  

    • Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.

    • Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order.  If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.  

       

      If you have questions or comments regarding the Labcorp Notice of Privacy Practices, or have a complaint about our use or disclosure of your PHI or our privacy practices, please contact: privacyofficer@labcorp.com, call us at (877) 234-4722 (877-23-HIPAA) and ask for the Labcorp HIPAA Privacy Officer, or send a written request to: HIPAA Privacy Officer, Labcorp, 531 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215. You also may file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    • Visit the Labcorp OnDemand® website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp Patient™ account to view your results. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires an order from an authorized healthcare professional. For your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with independent professional entities (collectively, Providers) to deliver healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home collection kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready and can be accessed through your Labcorp Patient™ account.

    • To align with clinical best practices, we’ve set an age maximum of 100 for consumer-initiated testing. This limit was set to encourage individuals in more advanced age groups - who may have complex medical needs - to receive personalized guidance about testing from their healthcare providers.

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