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Vitamin C
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Vitamin C
Access Labcorp Draw · Access Medical Labs · Quest DiagnosticsWhat this laboratory test evaluates
Vitamin C Test
This test measures the level of Vitamin C in your body, which is crucial for your health. Vitamin C plays a key role in forming connective tissue, helping your body metabolize drugs, and supporting various enzyme functions. A lack of Vitamin C can lead to scurvy, a condition that affects your body's ability to form mature connective tissue, leading to symptoms like skin bleeding, weakness, fatigue, and depression.
What patients is this test right for?This test is essential for individuals showing symptoms of Vitamin C deficiency or at risk of developing scurvy.
Symptoms to watch for include:• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Swollen gums
• Joint pain
What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL frozen serum – protected from light.
Proper handling of the specimen is crucial.
Test Resources:For more information on the importance of Vitamin C and this test, please consult health resources or your healthcare provider.
Additional test information
Vitamin C is an antioxidant involved in connective tissue metabolism, drug-metabolizing systems, and mixed-function oxidase systems to list a few. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy; manifestations include impaired formation of mature connective tissue, bleeding into the skin, weakness, fatigue, and depression.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Serum
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.
About this test
Vitamin C Test
This test measures the level of Vitamin C in your body, which is crucial for your health. Vitamin C plays a key role in forming connective tissue, helping your body metabolize drugs, and supporting various enzyme functions. A lack of Vitamin C can lead to scurvy, a condition that affects your body's ability to form mature connective tissue, leading to symptoms like skin bleeding, weakness, fatigue, and depression.
What patients is this test right for?This test is essential for individuals showing symptoms of Vitamin C deficiency or at risk of developing scurvy.
Symptoms to watch for include:• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Swollen gums
• Joint pain
What type of sample is required for this test?1 mL frozen serum - protected from light.
Proper handling of the specimen is crucial.
Test Resources:For more information on the importance of Vitamin C and this test, please consult health resources or your healthcare provider.
Additional details
Vitamin C is an antioxidant involved in connective tissue metabolism, drug-metabolizing systems, and mixed-function oxidase systems to list a few. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy; manifestations include impaired formation of mature connective tissue, bleeding into the skin, weakness, fatigue, and depression.
Highlighted health areas
- Immune System
- Nutrition
Biomarkers and report focus
The exact analytes and report format can change. Confirm the current contents in the Fullscript order before payment.
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)