VITAMIN A; RETINOL
| This assay is useful for diagnosing Vitamin A deficiency & toxicity and for monitoring therapy. It evaluates persons with intestinal malabsorption of lipids. Vitamin A deficiency can leads to blindness whereas chronic intoxication can affect several organs. Known HIV positive patients with Vitamin A deficiency show increased disease progression and mortality |
Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is mandatory. Wrap sample in aluminium foil to protect from light |
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VITAMIN A; RETINOL
| Test Code | V-09 |
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| Test Description | **VITAMIN A; RETINOL |
| Clinical Category | Nutritional Disorders |
| Sample | 3 mL (1 mL min.) serum . Wrap in aluminium foil to protect from light. Overnight fasting is mandatory |
| Method/Technology | High Performance Liquid Chromatography |
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