Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can someone be tested for vitamin deficiencies?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Blood tests to determine the levels of many vitamins are available. The commonly used tests are for folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin d. Vitamin deficiencies usually do not occur in isolation and often associated with other nutritional issues.
Answered 6/24/2014
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My daughter has been diagnosed with celiac disease and is extremely underweight. Should I have her blood tested for vitamin deficiency?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Warm sensation in foot off and on. Was tested for vitamin deficiencies. Normal blood work no diabetes or narapathy. My blood pressure is ok. What do i do? Should i worry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
When should I take my vitamin D3 pill? I have been tested 3 times now as D3 deficient. Morning or night? With or without food? How many i.U.?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is it routine to be tested for vitamin deficiencies after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease?
Where do I go to get tested for a vitamin d deficiency?
What's a good way to ask to be tested for a vitamin d deficiency?
Needing a vitamin deficiency test done what are the main most important vitamins I should get tested for? Who gives these tests & what does it cost?
What can I do if my doc tested me for a vitamin d deficiency, what are the symptoms?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
