Vitamin C
Measures Vitamin C levels in the blood to assess deficiency, which can lead to scurvy, immune dysfunction, and poor wound healing.
Overview of Vitamin C
The Vitamin C Test checks the amount of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in the blood to estimate vitamin C status. Ascorbic acid is an essential water-soluble nutrient that is absorbed through food intake. This nutrient serves functions such as being a natural antioxidant, collagen production, iron metabolism, immune health, and wound healing.
Citrus fruits, amla, guava, berries, tomatoes, peppers, and leafy vegetables are some good dietary sources of vitamin C. The test is mainly used for detecting Vitamin C deficiency, nutritional evaluation, and diseases related to malnutrition or poor wound healing.
Who should get this test done?
The test is suggested for individuals with:
● Older age, smoking, and excessive consumption of alcohol.
● Malabsorption conditions like celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or short bowel syndrome.
● Vitamin C deficiency symptoms such as bleeding gums, skin bruises, joint pains, or poor healing.
● Type 2 diabetes or drugs that lead to low levels of Vitamin C.
● Supplementation with Vitamin C.
Why consider this test?
The test can assist in:
● Identifying Vitamin C deficiency and scurvy without complications arising.
● Examining any unexpected symptoms such as bleeding, bruising, poor wound healing, and gum disease.
● Identifying iron deficiency anemia, where Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron.
● Determining high-risk patients, such as smokers, elderly, malnourished, and those with malabsorption conditions.
● Supplementing Vitamin C when high levels of consumption occur.
More Information
A deficiency of Vitamin C leads to the development of scurvy, one of the earliest discovered dietary deficiencies, with its prevention using citrus fruits being among the first examples of evidence-based medicine. Testing of Vitamin C needs careful sample preparation due to the fact that the nutrient is extremely sensitive to atmospheric elements, such as air, light, or heat. In diabetes, higher amounts of sugar in blood prevent Vitamin C from entering cells, thus causing cell damage. Although there are studies about the use of Vitamin C through intravenous injection for illnesses like sepsis or cancer, these are still being explored.
Other names:
● Ascorbic Acid Test
● Serum Ascorbic Acid Test
● Plasma Vitamin C Test
● Ascorbate Test
● Vitamin C – Serum
● Ascorbic Acid – Blood Test
● Vitamin C Deficiency Screen
● Serum Ascorbate Level
● Antioxidant Vitamin C Test
● L-Ascorbic Acid Test
● Vitamin C Nutritional Assessment
● Scurvy Screen – Vitamin C
Test included
- Vitamin C
Doctor information
Test code
3516
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Hplc & Lcmsms
Turn around time
3 Working Days
Test run frequency
Monday,Thursday TIME - 10:00
Performing locations
3 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | 2 ML |
Specimen stability information
Serum
Collection instructions
1. Require 12-14 hrs fasting, serum only.2. Specimen should be light protected (wrap in aluminum foil) and to be stored to freeze immediately. 3. Doctors name and contact details required.4. Clinical history of the patient is mandatory.5. Patients must have no alcohol and must be without Vitamin C supplement for 24 hrs.
Package price
₹3300
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